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St. Lawrence University Graduate Assistant - Men's & Women's Alpine Ski in Canton, New York

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Position Title Graduate Assistant - Men's & Women's Alpine Ski

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Alpine Ski. This is a 9-month position (August 2024 – May 2025) targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree. Remuneration includes a competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program). St Lawrence offers a Master of Arts in Leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing instruction and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the program including but not limited to athlete development, team website and administrative duties, recruiting, equipment management, travel, video and feedback on the hill. Responsibilities will also include helping to develop and maintain the strength and conditioning program.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements to drive University vehicles required.

  • Apply and be accepted in the graduate program at St. Lawrence University.

  • Ability to understand the needs of students, colleagues, and communities from diverse backgrounds, identities and intersections. Must demonstrate a distinct commitment to creating an equitable and welcoming environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

    Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate ski racing or higher competition and/or coaching experience preferred.

Salary $888 biweekly

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01173

Desired Start Date 08/12/2024

Open Date (to accept applications)

Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Willi Steinrotter, Head Coach, at wsteinrotter@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you hold a valid driver's license?
  • Yes

  • No

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Resume

  • A List of 3 Professional References

  • Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

    Optional Documents

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