Graduate Assistant, Men's Soccer

Lake Erie College; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, invites applications for a graduate assistant, men’s soccer. This is a ten-month, two-year appointment, pending evaluation, part-time and reporting to the head coach.

The GA will recruit, assist program operations, manage equipment, help with fundraising, and coordinate study-table coverage, while upholding NCAA DII standards and fostering an inclusive education for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field.
• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program required.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics rules and regulations.
• Collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, possess a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Serves as recruiter for men’s soccer, identifying and evaluating potential students and coordinating with Admissions.
• Assists with organization of all program aspects, including coaching and facility, practice and team operations.
• Helps execute team fundraising efforts, including camps and clinics.
• Responsible for team-issued equipment and inventory.
• Assists with study table coverage and coordination for student-athletes.
• Promotes inclusive education and NCAA DII standards; acts as an ambassador for the College.

Skills

Athletics rules knowledge

Collegiate playing experience

Evenings/weekends availability

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Integrated software systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field

Tools

Integrated software systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lake Erie College - Painesville, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, REPORTS TO: HEAD COACH, MEN'S SOCCER

STATUS: PART-TIME

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for graduate assistant, men's soccer. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The graduate assistant is responsible for duties as assigned by the head coach and will manage a secondary responsibility as defined. This is a ten-month, two-year appointment, pending successful evaluation at the end of year one.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as recruiter for the sport of men’s soccer, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions.
• Assists with organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.
• Helps execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics.
• Responsible for team-issued equipment and inventory.
• Assists with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination.
• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Acts as an ambassador of the College and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• Operates within the mission of the College and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.
• Follows all institutional, GMAC and NCAA regulations regarding men’s soccer and athletics in general.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach, men's soccer or director of athletics.

Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field preferred.
• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program required.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, rules and regulations of athletic associations and conferences.
• Collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.
• Qualified applicants will have the availability to work evenings and weekends, possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record and have the ability to travel for team practices, competition and recruiting.
• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.