Athletics Graduate Assistant

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University is seeking an Athletics Graduate Assistant to aid in training student-athletes, focusing on their academic and athletic development. The successful candidate will assist with coaching, recruitment, strength, and conditioning programs, and must be knowledgeable about NCAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in collegiate coaching or playing desired.
• Strong leadership and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with training and conditioning programs.
• Support academic success of student-athletes.
• Help with recruiting activities and team travel planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Familiarity with NCAA rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program acceptance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Krossover

Video editing software

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Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant assists in planning and directing student-athlete training and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Assists players in reaching the highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Men's Soccer. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform various tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant assists in planning and directing student-athlete training and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Assists players in reaching the highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Men's Soccer. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform various tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Primary Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs
• Assist the head coach with on and off-field team coaching, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on- and off-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.
• Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the overall athletic department fundraising and development program framework.
• Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development.
• Additional duties can be assigned through discussions between the head coach, director of athletics, and the prospective successful candidate.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Krossover, and/or video editing.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, potential recruits, and their families.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
• Must be accepted into any graduate program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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