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Graduate Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach Ottawa University - Surprise, Arizona - Surprise, AZ 85374 Overview Position Type Graduate Assistant - Part Time 29 Hours Travel Percentage Yes - Driving MVR Required Category Sports Description Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.Job SummaryThe Graduate Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach assists with the day-to-day management of the men's volleyball team, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates for the Graduate Assistant Coach should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership style of leadership.Essential Functions and Required Duties of the Job (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):Recruit, train and coach members of the athletic programRecruit, retain and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus lifeFund and friend raising for the advancement of the programProvide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completionAssist with any and all administrative duties as assignedInsure adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core valuesProvide leadership for campus involvement and community serviceProvide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the basketball programOther duties as assignedPreferred Experience:Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.Effective communication and motivational skillsPositive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus communityKnowledge of NAIA rules and regulationsStandard University Expectations:Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community. Qualifications Graduate Assistant General Information: A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to rende