Graduate Assistant Coach for Women's Volleyball
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Job Description Job Title: Graduate Assistant Coach for Women’s Volleyball Department: Athletics and Recreation Reports to: Head Coach Women’s Volleyball Coach Effective Date: 8/3/26 of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 1 Job Description: The graduate assistant works in conjunction with the Head Coach in all aspects related to the operation of the team program. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant assumes full responsibility for the team. Responsibilities for Graduate Assistant Coaching Position: Specific Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to: • Effectively recruit qualified student-athletes, meeting the annual goal set by Admissions & Athletics, • Attend recruitment trips, as needed, to recruit student athletes, • Coordinate and implement NCAA official and non-official on campus recruiting visits, • Effectively retain student-athletes through regular engagement and monitoring, • Assist with all aspects of practice and game preparation and implementation including individual player development, • Conduct regular and individual monitoring and mentoring sessions to assist student-athlete’s academic endeavors resulting in strong retention and graduation rates, • Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, • Assist with the planning and development of community service activities, • Work with various campus constituents such as admissions, facilities, development, academic advising, etc., • Assist the head coach with alumni and family relations activities, • Maintain a working knowledge of all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, • Assist in general sport specific field/facility maintenance, • Provide supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events as assigned, • Work with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions, • Serve as additional travel coordinator for all team trips including confirming transportation, departure times as well as coordinate meals for the team while away from campus, • Coordinate all practice and game times with Assistant &Associate Athletic Directors Duties/Additional Responsibilities: • Ensure compliance with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and bylaws, • Assist with Game Operation and Game Management as needed, • Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Required Skills/Abilities: • Must have sport specific knowledge, • Previous recruiting and coaching experience, • Ability to perform sport specific drills, demonstrate activities, and setup sport specific training aids/facility, • Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed for competitions and recruiting, • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with student athletes, coaches, campus community, and alumni., • Time management skills, • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, • Basic video knowledge preferred, • Understand and monitor the teams’ social media account, • Bachelor’s Degree, • Collegiate or professional playing experience, • Valid Driver’s License Physical Requirements: • Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects., • $5,000 Stipend paid over 10 months, • Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester), • Subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester for a maximum of four academic semesters., • Summer classes are subject to approval, • On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option), • Limited Meal Plan Hours Expectation: • Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period, • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights and weekends. Powered by ExactHire:194627