Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
In order to become eligible for Graduate Assistantship positions, students must be accepted fully into the Graduate School at Henderson State University. In order to be considered for positions, students must complete the Graduate Assistantship application and submit it to the office of the Graduate School.
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
Henderson State Athletics is seeking a graduate assistant for the Assistant Cheerleading and Pom Coach position beginning Fall 2024. This unique opportunity allows the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in intercollegiate athletics while earning a tuition-free master’s degree from Henderson State. The selected candidate will work closely with the Head Cheerleading and Pom Coach.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong knowledge and background in cheerleading and dance.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with choreographic techniques and performance standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in social media management is a plus.
General Days/Hours:
Graduate Assistants are expected to work an average of 20 hours a week. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as required.
Other:
Send cover letter, resume, references, and any work samples to:
Christopher Gardner, Head Cheerleading and Pom Coach at gardnec@hsu.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate Students must have applied and have been accepted to the Graduate School and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work in order to be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position.
Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six hours of graduate credit during a regular semester. Their total credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) cannot exceed 12. Three graduate credit hours are required in the combined summer terms in order to hold a GA position in any summer term. Total summer credit hours may not exceed seven per summer term.
Doctoral GAs are required to take a minimum of nine credit hours during the regular semester and three credit hours during each summer term an assistantship is held. ASU's system currently does not update to reflect the full-time status of GAs who meet these registration requirements. Please contact Human Resources if validation of full-time status is needed.
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
If you have any questions concerning these positions, please contact the office of the Graduate School at grad@hsu.edu or by phone at 870-230-5126.