Graduate Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Job Description

Albertus Magnus College

Position Title: Graduate Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
Reporting To: Head Women's Basketball 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 support to the Women's Basketball 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 with coaching, recruiting, instructing, advising, counseling, scouting, and monitoring academics.

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 the women's basketball program.
• Coaching on court, both traditional and nontraditional season
• Recruiting - involves traveling to local high school games and showcases throughout the academic year
• Instructing, advising, and counseling student athletes, which can be in a team setting or one-on-one
• Scouting game - watching film, breaking it down, and providing that information to the head coach and team
• Monitoring academic progress, which involves attendance, Navigate Alerts, mid-term grades, and team study hall.
• 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.

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")

• Develop mentorship skills through interaction with undergraduate students.
• Opportunity to network with coaching peers
• At the end of this assistantship the individual will be confident and prepared to pursue a coaching career of their choosing

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.

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