Graduate Assistant, Men's Soccer
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is anticipated to start on August 3 2026.
Summary of Position
The Augsburg Athletics Fellowship Program provides professional experiences in coaching which complements graduate instruction and research. The Graduate Assistant fellow is responsible for assisting the head coach with the development and success of their assigned sport.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head Coach:
- Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan pursuant to NCAA MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
- Perform all practice coaching responsibilities analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
- Instruct student-athletes on physical health team concepts safety and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
- Mentor student-athletes.
- Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervene with appropriate corrective action as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with budget management fundraising travel planning and program organization as assigned.
- Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement including organizing events as appropriate.
- Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
- Assist with camps and clinics.
- Supervise student workers if applicable.
- All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Sport Specific playing surface indoor/outdoor weather season
- Evenings weekends and travel required.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
At least two (2) years of experience playing and/or coaching soccer at any level.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Ability to follow MIAC and NCAA Division III guidelines and regulation while exhibiting behavior that represents a positive image of the athletic program and the college.
- Integrity and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to be attentive to details be accurate be precise.
- Ability to lead/teach and mentor others.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience understanding.
- Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects; and handle frequent interruptions.
Additional Information :
Terms of Fellowship
- The fellow must be accepted by an approved Augsburg graduate program.
- The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for two (2) courses per-term (6 credits). Any deviation from the two (2) course per-term schedule must be approved by the athletic department. A fellow must have athletic department approval before withdrawing from any course after the withdrawal deadline.
- The duration of the fellowship is two (2) years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two (2) year term all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.
- The fellow will receive full tuition benefits for all passed courses. Any courses failed by fellows will be the financial responsibility of the fellow. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs including student fees parking fees finance charges on unpaid balances books/supplies etc.
- In addition to full tuition benefits the fellow will receive a $6000 annual stipend paid bi-weekly.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Sports Coaching
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Research Experience
- Website Maintenance
- Driving
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students. ... View more
