Graduate Assistant - Assistant Coach Womens Volleyball

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports education seeks a dedicated graduate assistant to support the Head Coach in various responsibilities. This role involves assisting with practice preparations, managing logistics for team travel, and engaging with prospective student-athletes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to academic integrity while adhering to NCAA regulations. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in athletic administration and contribute to the development of student-athletes in a vibrant university environment.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program and in good academic standing.
• Full-time enrollment required for respective semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game-day preparation.
• Manage logistics of team travel and coordinate with vendors.
• Oversee marketing, outreach, and administrative duties for camp activities.

Skills

Recruitment and Selection

Marketing Strategies

Logistics Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Graduate Degree Program Admission

Full-time Enrollment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist the Head Coach with practice and game-day preparation and execution.
2. Maintain and ensure student-athlete academic integrity.
3. Provide service to the Institution as assigned by the Director of Athletics & Recreation or the Head Coach.
4. Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.
5. Assist with the identification, recruitment, and selection of quality student-athletes and maintain contact with prospective student-athletes.
6. Serve as liaison between sport supervisor including facilities, marketing and promotions, game operations, ticket and media relations.
7. Assist with the development of marketing strategies for recruiting prospective student-athletes and community engagement.
8. Assist with alumni and community relations and outreach.
9. Manage all logistics of team travel, coordinate with vendors regarding team travel, meal arrangements, and practice sites.
10. Organize and maintain accurate inventory of volleyball equipment and uniforms.
11. Oversee marketing, outreach, and administrative duties for camp activities.
12. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and commitment to University, NCAA, and WAC compliance rules and regulations.
13. Assist with the organization and planning of practice and competitive strategies.
14. Perform other duties as needed.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester—nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session, or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Preferred Qualifications, Salary, Number of Vacancies: 1, Desired Start Date: 08/01/2025.