Graduate Assistant/Intern - Sports Information

Heidelberg University; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition for 18 credit hours

Room and Board

$5,000 stipend

Job summary

Heidelberg University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to report to the Head Coach. This twelve-month position begins on August 1, 2026, and is renewable for two consecutive years based on performance. Responsibilities include assisting in coaching, training session planning, recruitment, and compliance with NCAA regulations. Benefits include tuition for 18 credit hours, a $5,000 stipend, along with room and board accommodations. Applicants must be accepted into a Graduate Program and provide specific experiences in athletics.

Qualifications

• Must be accepted into a Graduate Program at Heidelberg University.
• Prior experience with a varsity program in designated sport.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required within two months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning training sessions and recruiting.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA and OAC policies.
• Serve as an assistant coach with all aspects of the program.

Skills

Undergraduate experience with athletics

Coaching skills

Team management

Education

Acceptance into a Graduate Program

Job description

Reporting to the respective Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant is a twelve-month position starting August 1, 2026 and is renewable for two consecutive years (two years total). The second year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GAs must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Will serve as an assistant coach with every aspect of the program.
• Assist with planning and implementation of training sessions, scouting, recruiting, video analysis, individual player coaching sessions, equipment, academic monitoring, and athlete fitness programs.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, Ohio Athletics Conference (OAC), and University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 12-month position includes tuition for 18 credit hours a year.
• $5,000 stipend.
• Room and Board.

Qualifications

• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Heidelberg University.
• Undergraduate experience with athletics and/or intramural sports programs.
• Prior experience with a varsity program in the designated sport.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license within two months of hire date.