Graduate Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving

Job Description

Albertus Magnus College
Position Title: Graduate Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving
Reporting To: Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Athletic Director

• Hours per week: 20/25 hours a week
• Stipend/Benefits: Tuition waived up to 24 credits & a $1000 stipend for the academic year

Role Summary

The Graduate Assistant will provide coaching and administrative support to the Swimming & Diving Program. This role is designed to provide the student with professional experience in a higher education setting while supporting the operational goals of the department. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can balance their academic workload and assist with coaching, recruiting, and other administrative duties assigned by the head coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Housing, Work Hours & Duties

Athletics GA positions may include the option for on-campus housing as part of the tuition compensation package.

• GAs who choose to live on campus are required to work up to 25 hours per week, reflecting additional responsibilities related to both Athletics and Residence Life.
• GAs who do not choose the housing option are required to work up to 20 hours per week, focusing primarily on Athletics-related responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the head coach for swimming and diving program.
• Assist with the administration of a successful Division III athletic program, including but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, instructing, advising, film breakdown, counseling, and other duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for all student-athletes and represent Albertus Magnus College in a professional, responsible, and positive manner.
• Follow all NCAA, GNAC, and Athletics Department guidelines.
• Foster a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, and to assist with the promotion of an environment of institutional control over intercollegiate athletics by Albertus Magnus College.
• Duties included but not limited to: assisting with the department's Study Hall program, driving campus vans for road contests and providing support with home event management.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Enrollment: Must be currently accepted in a Master's program at Albertus Magnus College in one of the following areas:
  1. Accounting (only two spots available)
  2. Business Administration
  3. Criminal Justice
  4. Management and Organizational Leadership
  5. Healthcare Administration (only two spots available)
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in [Microsoft Office/Google Workspace].
• Previous experience at the collegiate, club, and/or scholastic levels as a student-athlete and/or coach.
• Knowledge of collegiate rules and a demonstrated compliance with said rules.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted to meet qualifications for the position.

Learning Outcomes (The "Value Add")

• Gain hands-on experience in multi-tasking with a wide variety of daily responsibilities.
• Have a firm understanding on how to work alongside multiple departments within the institution.
• Develop mentorship skills through interaction with undergraduate student-athletes.
• Learn how to manage a team by assisting with daily workouts, facilitating travel needs, organizing team gear, and creating fundraising opportunities.
• Grow interpersonal communication skills through contacting recruits and their families, coaches, and campus staff.

How to Apply

1. Apply directly through Paycom
2. Current Resume/CV
3. Cover Letter detailing your interest in this specific assistantship and how it aligns with your studies.

To apply, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0FE17D4AFBB66F4F196ABBBA1DF3DF85/jobs/224532