Graduate Assistant: Golf Operations

North Park University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Partial meal plan

$3,000 stipend per semester

Job summary

A Christian university is seeking a Men’s and Women’s Golf Graduate Assistant Coach to start in August 2025. This role includes tuition remission, a meal plan, and a stipend of $3,000 per semester. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach, ensuring academic success of student-athletes, and managing equipment usage. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have a general knowledge of golf. An understanding of the university's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
• Must possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the daily operations of the golf program.
• Ensure academic success of golf student-athletes.
• Manage equipment usage.

Skills

General golf knowledge

Ability to lift and move athletic equipment

Ability to work untraditional schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, is accepting applications for the position of Men’s and Women’s Golf Graduate Assistant Coach. The assistantship will begin in August 2025 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester.

About North Park

North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church and serves over 3,200 students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the men’s and women’s golf programs at North Park University.
• Assists with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
• Ensures a commitment to the academic success of golf student‑athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
• Builds and sustains positive relationships with student‑athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
• Manages equipment usage.
• Performs other administrative and clerical duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Playing experience is not required, but general golf knowledge is desired.
• Must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
• Must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (frequent nights and weekends).
• Must be able to lift and move athletic equipment.
• Must be able to travel with the team by vehicle or plane.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.