Graduate Assistant - Track & Field

About the Role

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), a NAIA School which competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Track & Field. Duties include administration in all phases of the program, including recruiting, player-evaluation, practice planning and implementation, off-season conditioning, and scheduling, other coaching duties or administrative duties as assigned.

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.
• Track, compile and disseminate scrimmage and match 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous collegiate playing experience.
• Must be enrolled in a Master's Degree program at the University of Pikeville.
• Must be/remain in good standing with the university academically and judicially.
• Must have clean driving record.

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 ability 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

• Tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester.
• Housing and a meal plan. If the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board.
• The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.