Graduate Assistant Coach

Major Responsibilities

• Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student-athletes on a regular basis.
• Assist in coaching during athletic events.
• Expectation to be a part of the daily work schedule of remaining staff.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction.
• Assist with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
• Assist with community service efforts.
• Help with organization of camps and clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Nelson University expectations regarding faith, service, and lifestyle.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Acceptance into Nelson graduate program in qualified degree program.
• Possess valid drivers license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Nelson motor vehicle policy.
• Employment with Nelson is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check.

Experience and Knowledge

• Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for purposes of instruction to student-athletes.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computer, social media, and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of student-athletes.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with department peers, respective head coach, and student-athletes.

Contact

Contact: Human Resources at humanresources@nelson.edu

Application Process

Contact: Human Resources at humanresources@nelson.edu