Graduate Assistant-Softball

Candidates must have a commitment to upholding the academic and athletic mission of the University.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties in all phases of the program.
• Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA compliant recruiting.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through game, showcase, and video observation.
• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video coordination.
• Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).
• Practice planning and implementation.
• In Process Track, compile and disseminate scrimmage and game statistics.
• Off-season conditioning.
• Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.
• Assist with arranging aspects of team travel including but not limited to: team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements.
• Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program at UPIKE and eligible for participation in the Graduate Assistant program (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better preferred).
• Must be/remain in good standing with the University academically and judicially.
• Previous collegiate playing experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations established by the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
• Demonstrate an ability to improve coaching skills through personal research and innovative thinking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in teams.
• Position requires a commitment to student confidentiality and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.

Benefits

• Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester.
• Housing and a meal plan (if the GA resides on campus).
• If the GA does not reside on campus, they will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room and board.
• The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.