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About the Job

The Soccer Graduate Assistant (GA) at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all areas necessary to ensure the spiritual, academic, and athletic success of the program. The GA must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and be a committed member of the CCU Department of Athletics as well as the program.

1. Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Bachelor’s degree required with acceptance into a CCU graduate program.
2. Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and ability to pass NCAA coaching test.
3. Two to four years of collegiate-level coach/player experience at the NCAA level preferred.
4. Ability to integrate Christian faith into coaching.
5. Desire to disciple/mentor student-athletes in their Christian faith through the platform of soccer. Experience with integrating discipleship and evangelism into athletic program desired.
6. Willingness to minister to those outside the team with the gospel through the platform of soccer.
7. Knowledge of soccer and ability to communicate that knowledge effectively to student-athletes.
8. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact appropriately with college student-athletes.
9. Experience in a similar private Christian institution desirable.
10. Ability to drive 15 passenger vans.

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Soccer Graduate Assistant contributes to the mission by being a supporting member of a Christ-centered athletic team that is committed to extending grace and truth to CCU students as they are transformed through their athletic, educational, and spiritual pursuits.
2. Provide assistance to the coaching staff in all functional areas of the program including:
   1. Christian mentoring/discipleship of soccer athletes
   2. Practices
   3. Home and away contests
   4. Other aspects of the program as determined by the Head Coach (e.g. recruiting, fundraising, travel, etc....)
3. Assist the Director of Athletics with any additional responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You will be required to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Local and regional travel is expected. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Graduate Assistant Program Details

The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program.

The Graduate Assistant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be accepted and enrolled in one of CCU’s graduate programs. A complete listing of degree opportunities and admissions requirements is posted at http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/. The standard workweek is 25 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year.

Compensation includes a wage of $15.16 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester. Any selected graduate assistant is required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have results sent to CCU for review.