Grand Canyon University
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Description
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth.
What you will do:
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Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills. Ability to effectively coach, advise and motivate student-athletes.
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Creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games. Lead and designate practice responsibilities to Assistant Coaches.
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Responsible for the hiring of the sport staff. Supervise, develop and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff. Strong leader who can effectively motivate staff to deliver performance results.
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Research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.
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Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally. Certification in NCAA off-campus recruiting or ability to pass the testing requirements.
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Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.
What you need:
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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At least one year of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.
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Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
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CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
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Must be able to pass a background check.
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Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.
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Proficiency with computers and MS suite of software applications.
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Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.