Job Description

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Dance Team, who will serve in an athletic coach/trainer role for a designated sport. This position involves recruiting, coaching specific sport skills, and performance training, along with any other operational duties necessary to support the athletes. Apply today!

What you will do:

  • Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of coaching a Division I intercollegiate program.

  • Recruitment of talented student-athletes.

  • Coach practices and contests.

  • General promotion and development of the sports program.

  • Comply with NCAA rules, Varsity camp and competition rules, University policies and department guidelines.

  • Assist with organizing and facilitating team community service projects, fundraisers, special events and camps.

  • Create and update team rosters, calendars, press releases, and newsletter.

  • Assemble and track team apparel, uniform, costume orders.

  • Update and track team budget and spending.

  • Maintain storage space including team equipment, props, and apparel items.

  • Perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Must be enrolled in GCU master’s program.

  • Must be able to maintain an academic GPA of 3.0

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

  • Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

  • Must be willing to work when necessary beyond normal business hours which will require travel with the teams as needed.

Why work at GCU:

  • Graduate Assistant/Employee Tuition Program

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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