Graduate Assistant - Sport

Cleary University; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate tuition scholarship

Job summary

Cleary University is looking for a Graduate Assistant to support the athletic team as an assistant coach and engage in various administrative duties within the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include planning evaluations, managing recruitment, and assisting with academic success programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and be accepted into the Cleary University graduate program, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This position offers graduate tuition scholarship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and acceptance into Cleary University graduate program.
• Enrollment in at least one graduate class per session (3 credits) is mandatory.
• Maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and evaluating the athletic program.
• Create and distribute practice plans.
• Serve as assistant coach during practices and games.
• Manage recruiting database and follow up with prospective students.
• Oversee class schedules and conduct study tables.
• Support coaches and maintain the athletic department website.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Graduate Assistant will serve as an assistant coach with the designated Cleary University athletic team as well as take on additional duties within the designated sport’s office and the Athletic Department, including, but not limited to: assisting with the recruiting, the management of academic success programs, game day operations, scheduling of practices and conditioning, as well as participating and managing fundraising efforts and coaching assignments during practices and games.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, and evaluating all aspects and facets of a successful program at the NAIA level.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of practice plans.
• Will serve as an assistant coach during practices and games, primarily for the Cleary varsity program, but also the Junior Varsity program when needed.
• Managing the recruiting database, following up with admissions and financial aid regularly on top prospects, arranging individual visits, being the primary person during campus-wide Visit Days and following up with incoming students in regard to any needed documentation, including Sports Medicine forms, registration, housing, and NAIA Eligibility Center.
• Manage class schedules each semester and conduct weekly study tables throughout the semester.
• Will be the point person, as needed, on home game days for visiting teams.
• Providing support to all coaches when necessary.
• Oversee administrative processes and procedures as assigned.
• Serve as a leader, mentor, and role-model to the student-athletes of the athletic department.
• Contribute to maintaining the Athletic Department website and social media platforms, along with marketing of the Cleary University Athletic Department.
• Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required and be accepted into the Cleary University graduate program.
• Candidate must be enrolled in at least one graduate class per session (three credits) and remain in good academic standing (3.0 or higher GPA).
• The Graduate Assistant will receive a graduate tuition scholarship provided the above standard and requirements are met.