Graduate Assistant

Position Title Football Graduate Assistant Job Description Reports to Head Football Coach. Department: Athletics. Exempt: No. Vice President: President. All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The Graduate Assistant for Football will support the Head Football Coach in building, recruiting, and maintaining a competitive football program on the Raymond Campus. This role aligns with the goals of Hinds Community College and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook. Qualifications and Requirements Education: Bachelor’s required. Experience: 1-2 years of competitive college coaching experience. Certificate/License: Familiar with MACCC and NJCAA governing rules. Other Qualifications: Experience as former student-athlete and/or interest in college athletics. 1-2 years of coaching experience preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Recruit, train, and provide guidance to members of the football team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the Hinds Community College Athletic Department. Represent Hinds Community College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the college, as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MACCC. Assist with specific aspects of the football program; provide opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential. Assist with the organization and administration of the football program, including the following: recruit planning, practice and game planning, film coordination, meal planning, travel planning. Assist the head coach and assistant coaches with recruiting plans and recruitment of potential student-athletes. Assist the head coach and assistant coaches in the scouting of opponents and in preparation of game and practice plans. Assist in monitoring academic activities for each of the programs. This includes grade checks, study hall monitoring, and helping advisors. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned that relate to the success of the program. Supervisory Responsibilities Hinds Football Student-Athletes. Physical Demands Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. EEOC Compliance In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources, PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment Information Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Part Time Job Classification: Athletics Scheduled Hours: 19.5 per week #J-18808-Ljbffr