Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
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Job Location:
Mitchell, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dakota Wesleyan University a NAIA institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant Mens Basketball Coach. This person will be responsible for assisting the head coach in areas of recruitment planning and participating in practices game management and program administration. Stipend and tuition remission toward a Master of Arts degree in Education is included.
Successful candidates should display integrity have a passion for player development and a demonstrated commitment to the DWU mission and values of learning leadership faith and service. Qualifications include a bachelors degree and a strong background in the sport of basketball.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist the head coach with all aspects of the mens basketball program
- Coordinate and assist with practice planning game-day operations and team events
- Monitor student-athletes academic progress
- Aid in recruiting efforts including communication with prospective student-athletes scheduling campus visits and maintaining recruiting databases
- Assist with community service initiatives and fundraising efforts
- Manage sport-specific responsibilities such as equipment inventory and storage and/or coordinate video operations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Serve as a mentor and resource for student-athletes providing guidance on academic athletic and personal development
- Oversee student-athlete activities during practices competitions and events ensuring adherence to team policies and procedures
- Assist in supervising undergraduate student workers interns and team managers as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required
- Strong background in the sport of basketball
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity player development and teamwork
- Alignment with Dakota Wesleyan Universitys mission and values of learning leadership faith and service
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. For this position we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment-based visa at this time. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment offers are contingent on individuals being accepted into the graduate program.
Dakota Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Send cover letter resume and a list of three references to:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
