Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Bluffton University, located in Bluffton Ohio is seeking motivated, organized and mature applicants to serve as a graduate assistant coach for the cross-country and track and field programs. The Candidate must have strong background in track and field along with exquisite communication, organizational, and supervisory skills with the ability to mature and responsible leadership and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be an assistant cross-country and track and field coach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in organizing, scheduling, and running practices
- Recruiting efforts, including campus visits, traveling to high school meets, etc.
- Communication with players via email, text messages, or phone calls
- Weekend/weekday travel to track meets
- Assist with monitoring academics and providing athletes with resources/solutions for academic success
- Fundraising efforts
- Assist with community service efforts
- Assist with management of Social Media accounts
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of this job.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Acceptance into a graduate program
- Must submit a criminal background check, submit to review and approval by Bluffton University
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive university vans
- Strong interest in pursuing coaching career
- All event groups will be considered
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and/or work environment encountered by the employee while performing the essential responsibilities of this job must be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented when possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Secondary responsibilities may be removed when needed as an accommodation strategy.
Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.Compensation:
Full Tuition Waiver with competitive stipend, room and board. Degree obtained. Available programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education (MAEd)
Deadline:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Posted 10/23/26