Federal Work Study - Volleyball Program Assistant

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution and the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—all located in central Georgia, along with a fully-online global outreach campus. The University serves 8,400 students from most of Georgia's 159 counties through six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program.

About the Role

The student worker will assist the Head Volleyball Coach and student athletes with daily program operations, including support during practices, game days, and team-related activities to ensure the smooth functioning of the volleyball program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach during practices, including helping with drills and equipment.
• Prepare, set up, and take down equipment for practices and games.
• Manage team laundry, uniforms, and gear as directed.
• Fill and distribute water bottles for practices, games, and travel.
• Assist with food orders and distribution for team activities.
• Support game day operations, including setup, take down, and crowd management if needed.
• Keep in-game and practice statistics as assigned.
• Maintain all work areas (locker room, gym space, storage areas) in a clean and organized manner.
• Be dependable, punctual, and uphold confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with coaches, players, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 and currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours.
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Knowledge of volleyball or willingness to learn basic sport operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must comply with Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality.

Skills

• Prior experience in athletics or team management is helpful but not required.