Graduate Assistant - Softball

Midland University; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

On-campus meal plan

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska seeks a Softball Coach Graduate Assistant to join our graduate assistant program. This role supports the head coach with coaching, practice planning, travel, and conditioning, while pursuing a relevant master's degree.

The position includes tuition remission, a potential on-campus meal plan, and a monthly stipend dependent on program pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous softball coaching or playing experience at a collegiate level.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fundamental computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Midland University and support the head coach.
• Assist coaching and instruction during training and practices.
• Recruit and retain students for the softball program.
• Oversee team travel and direct strength and conditioning activities.
• Plan practices and provide video analysis.
• Assist with camps and clinics; ensure compliance with NAIA rules.

Skills

Coaching experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Fundamental computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video analysis

Job description

## DescriptionMidland University, a private, faith based, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is seeking a Softball Coach Graduate Assistant. This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of Education, Master of Science Learning and Talent Development, Master of Science and Sports Administration and Leadership or Master of Business Administration programs. In addition to the academic responsibilities, the candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the softball program, including assistant coaching, program administration, practice preparation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. The person who holds this position will receive tuition remission from the University and potentially receive an on campus meal plan and monthly stipend.Job responsibilities include:* Representing Midland University* Assisting the head coach with the administration and leadership of the softball program* Providing coaching and instruction during training and practice activities* Recruiting and retaining students for the softball program* Overseeing team travel* Directing strength and conditioning activities* Practice planning and preparation* Video analysis* Running camps and clinics* Helping to ensure team compliance with all NAIA and institutional rules and regulationsShould demonstrate:* A positive attitude* An ability to resolve issues independentlyCompensation:* Tuition Remission in the master's program. Level of remission is dependent on degree pursued* Free campus meal plan (15 meals per week) dependent on degree pursued* Monthly stipend dependent on degree pursued## QualificationsNeed to have:* A bachelor's degree* Previous softball coaching experience or playing experience on a collegiate level* Good organizational skills* Good interpersonal communication skills* Fundamental computer skills