Women's Lacrosse Graduate Assistant

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Aurora University is looking for a Graduate Assistant for Women’s Lacrosse to assist the head coach while pursuing a master’s degree. This role provides invaluable experience in coaching and recruiting, along with full tuition for the master's program and a $5,000 stipend.

The Graduate Assistant will also support practice planning, coordinate travel, and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, and candidates must have a bachelor's degree and previous lacrosse experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Acceptance into AU graduate program.
• Previous playing experience in lacrosse.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices.
• Coordinate team travel.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Acceptance into a graduate program at Aurora University

Job description

Position Purpose

Aurora University (AU) seeks applicants for a Graduate Assistant for Women’s Lacrosse. The Graduate Assistant will assist the head coach while pursuing a master’s degree at Aurora University. Candidates must be accepted into a graduate program at AU. This position aligns with the length of the candidate’s graduate program and includes tuition remission, a potential stipend, and valuable coaching and recruiting experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices
• Coordinate team travel
• Recruit prospective student‑athletes
• Support fundraising efforts
• Monitor the academic progress of student‑athletes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Acceptance into a graduate program at Aurora University
• Previous playing experience in lacrosse required
• Coaching experience at the high school or club level preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Desire to coach collegiate women’s lacrosse

Work Hours

Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week; however, days and hours may vary based on team schedule, competitions, and recruiting demands. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role off‑site.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets institutional requirements is required

Compensation

Compensation includes full tuition for the master's program and a $5,000.00 stipend. The pay range referenced in the posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position; the final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefits

Benefit‑eligible positions offer health, dental, life, vision, long‑term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.