Graduate Assistant – Men’s Volleyball

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McPherson, KS, USA
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The Role
Support the men’s volleyball program by organizing and conducting practices and conditioning, instructing and mentoring student-athletes, recruiting, preparing athletes for competition, learning and following NAIA/NCCAA rules, attending department meetings, and promoting the program and college.
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Central Christian College of Kansas
Job Description: Graduate Assistant (Athletics)
Title:                                      Graduate Assistant – Men’s Volleyball                                                   
Department:                      Athletics
Direct Supervisor:            Head Coach & Athletic Director
Effective Date:                   August 2026
Status:                                  Part time (12 months), salary, non-exempt
Location:                              McPherson, KS
Job Summary:
Central Christian College is a small, private, Christian college located in the center of Kansas that prides itself on providing a Christ centered education. Central Christian offers assistantships to help graduate students develop professional skills including leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, and performance evaluation. Institutionally, the purpose of this position is to support community engagement through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programming. As such, graduate assistants are responsible for a variety of roles as paraprofessional staff members.
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Valid driver’s license
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Organize and conduct team practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
  • Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to the objectives of the program.
  • Disciple and mentor students in accordance with the mission and outcomes of CCCK.
  • Recruit qualified student-athletes who align with the community profile of CCCK
  • Work with Team Coach in compiling the annual recruitment plan for recruiting student-athletes.
  • Responsible for meeting established recruitment and roster goals.
  • Prepare individual student-athletes and team for games/matches.
  • Assist in development of a competitive team program.
  • Responsible for learning and following NAIA and NCCAA regulations and rules.
  • Model integrity, respect and good sportsmanship at all times. Hold student-athletes accountable for same behavior.
  • Attend department meetings, communicate regularly with the SID and Athletic Director and contribute positively to the betterment of the total Athletics program.
  • Promote the team, the overall Athletics program and CCCK to team alumni, parents and members of the community.
Graduate Assistant Expectations
  • Participate in evaluation of job performance at least once each semester.
  • Remain enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program prior to entering the position.
  • Maintain a semester grade point average of 3.0. A grade point average of less than 3.0 could result in probationary status. Two semesters are provided in which to improve; however this may affect reemployment status.
  • Assume additional responsibilities during off-season aspects of the position, which may fall outside the parameters of the specific job description (e.g. maintenance, grounds, convention services, admissions, etc.).
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to maintain a lifestyle in compliance with the lifestyle expectations of the institution
  • Able to communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, occasionally 50 pounds
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes the benefits of maintaining a diverse faculty and staff who can provide a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences representing the creativity of a loving and innovative God. Central Christian College of Kansas reviews all applications and hires individuals based on their qualifications for the position.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or veteran status. As a Christian college, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America, Central Christian College of Kansas asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the intent, mission, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of the College, as well as the lifestyle expectations articulated in the Free Methodist Book of Discipline (Para. 3000-3430; 2011).

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Valid driver's license
  • Remain enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program prior to entering the position
  • Maintain a semester GPA of 3.0
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, occasionally 50 pounds
  • Ability to maintain a lifestyle in compliance with institutional lifestyle expectations
  • Able to communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students
  • Willingness to learn and follow NAIA and NCCAA regulations and rules
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The Company
HQ: McPherson, KS
2 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Consider McPherson County: McPherson County is home to the Midwest's most progressive communities! The county seat, McPherson, is consistently ranked among author Norman Crampton's "100 Best Small Towns in America"​, we are proud of our heritage, with Old World traditions, Midwest work ethic, positive business climate and low operating costs. In McPherson County you can find that elusive life balance in their offering of diverse and progressive employment opportunities, combined with a great family-oriented environment, terrific schools, countless sports and fitness activities, numerous church-related activities and varied arts and entertainment options. From a time perspective, consider this: thanks to the strong industrial employer base, the average commute time is less than 14 minutes, compared to the United States average of almost 30 minutes. What’s more is the fact that, McPherson County is home to 50 plus industries- all primed for growth, but we can't do it without skilled and talented individuals like you! In short, McPherson County really is a great place to live, work and raise a family! McPherson County is home to 50 plus industries all primed for growth, but we can't do it without skilled and talented individuals like you! Experience what it is like to live and work most industrialized town of it's size in the nation!

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