Graduate Assistant: Athletics Coaching Positions

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 8,100 - 9,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition waiver

$9,000 annual stipend

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates will gain vital experience in the NCAA Division II athletics department with a fully funded tuition and a stipend of $9,000 annually.

Successful candidates will work closely with sports teams, plan practices, recruit student-athletes, and manage logistics and camps.

This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about sports and coaching.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in collegiate or professional athletics.
• Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute practices for assigned teams.
• Develop players and scout opponents.
• Handle recruitment and monitor student-athlete academic progress.

Skills

Experience as a student-athlete

Coaching experience

Recruiting and scouting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Graduate Assistant: Athletics Coaching Positions

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s NCAA Division II athletics department. The successful candidates will work a 10‑month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12‑month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly.

These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually‑agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.

The coaching graduate assistants will also serve as an instructor for an activity class for the Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Management department (HKSM). To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in‑person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at UW‑Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

Available Positions

• Women’s Basketball
• Men’s Basketball
• Track & Field/Cross Country (Throws)
• Track & Field/Cross Country

Key Job Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of practice.
• Player development.
• Opponent scouting & film breakdown.
• Recruitment of student‑athletes.
• Travel and operational logistics.
• Organizing camps and clinics.
• Monitoring the academic progress of student‑athletes.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive team‑player attitude, building and maintaining professional working relationships with all departmental staff, including but not limited to the athletics administration, the sports medicine department, support staff, and other department coaches.
• Represent the athletics department through collaboration with a variety of campus groups.
• Represent the athletics department appropriately and intentionally through community involvement, speaking engagements, media responsibilities, etc.
• Represent UW‑Parkside as appropriate with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (NSIC) and the NCAA.
• Consistent with NCAA Bylaw 11 and institutional procedures, Coach understands and agrees that if Coach is found in violation of any NCAA or Conference Legislation or fails to report a violation, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

$9,000 plus full tuition waiver.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience as a student‑athlete, manager, and/or coach in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the area of recruiting, scouting, and player development.
• Experience handling administrative tasks of a sports program in college athletics.
• Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

Transcript Requirement

Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

Contact Information

Adam Schemm, [e-mail]

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.