Summary

The Graduate Intern for Cross Country and Track and Field is a 10-month 35 hour/week position serving to support the work of the Track & Field Program and Department of Athletics.  The Graduate Intern will focus on responsibilities that include but are not limited to: coaching/teaching, recruiting, team travel, weekly practice/training sessions, community service, academic enrichment, counseling of students, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Administration. The Graduate Intern will be in compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Assistant Coaching Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach for the specific sport with the organization and administration of the competitive program, with attendance at all practices and meets.
• Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment of student-athletes on the regional and national level through emails, phone calls, and in-person visits; organize and scheduling recruit official visits; manage and organize online recruit databases.
• Plan and organize team meals for away competitions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program to raise funds necessary to offset expenses associated for non-budgeted expenses and training trip as appropriate.
• Assist in the organization of community service projects for the team members to complete per the mission of the NCAA, the Regis Athletic Department and Regis College.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of team-specific academic enrichment programming.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing the specific sport competition at the collegiate level and adhere to the rules and standards established by Regis College, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the ECAC and the NCAA (Division III).
• Participate in Athletic Department staff meetings, functions and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletics Administration.

Department of Athletics Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Graduate On-Call (GOC) rotation in the event of a college closure.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, admission to one of Regis' College's graduate programs.
• Prior successful participation in Cross Country and Track & Field at the college level required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills to work with various college constituencies.
• The ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule.
• Works well as a team member or independently.
• Excels in prioritizing multiple tasks with attention to detail, problem solving and follow-through to consistently meet expectations and deadlines.
• Appropriate certifications in First Aid / CPR and AED are required within an appropriate time of hire and must be completed (per NCAA regulations) before the beginning of the competitive season.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to positively interact with a diverse population and uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
• A positive attitude and an understanding of the importance of being open-minded and flexible.

Salary & Benefits:

• $4,000 stipend (10-month) 
• Free room and full meal plan during the 10-month duration
• Tuition remission for two (2) Regis graduate courses/semester, with a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) per academic year (Note:  Courses in the graduate Nursing, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Counseling Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Education programs are not eligible for tuition remission)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule

NOTE:  This is a 10-month position, with the opportunity to continue the position for one additional 10-month term (2 academic year maximum).

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position may provide support and supervision to undergraduate work-study students.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Conditions include a normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc. 
• Some evening and weekend work is to be expected.
• May spend extended periods at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Protecting the Regis Community 

All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.

About Regis College

Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by the social justice values of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Regis College is a welcoming and inclusive community. We are called to provide access to an academically rigorous education through innovative learning opportunities and collaborative engagement at all degree levels. We educate the whole person, preparing our students to pursue excellence, to become change agents in their own communities, and to serve and lead as advocates for a more just and compassionate global society.

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