Graduate Assistant - Women's Basketball Coach

Classification: Graduate Assistant – 12 months, 1508 hours (29 hours per week). This is a two-year position with the expectation of successful graduation from Carroll University with a Master's Degree.

About the role

This position is designed to give the qualified candidate hands-on experience with all facets of an intercollegiate women's basketball program.

Responsibilities

• Assist head and assistant basketball coaches in practice sessions and games
• Serve as recruiting coordinator for new student-athletes for the basketball program
• Supervise academic study-table sessions
• Coordinate camps and summer-league programs
• Assist strength and conditioning coordinator with implementation of the program
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by Carroll University, the Health Science Department, CCIW, the NCAA, and athletic-program policies and procedures, including the Athletic Personnel Code of Conduct
• Serve as video-tape exchange coordinator for the men’s basketball program
• Assist with game planning and scouting reports for all opponents
• Coordinate team travel and meals for road games
• Lead in-season skill-development sessions with current players

Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Requirements

• Maintain full-time status in an eligible Carroll University graduate program (additional approval required for entrance in graduate programs outside of Education)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Participation in a college-level basketball program preferred
• Current valid NSPA Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC) certification preferred

Skills

• Ability to function effectively as a team player within the program and athletics department
• Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner at all times, representing Carroll University at the highest level as a role model and mentor for student-athletes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and related computer applications vital to organizational success
• Excellent communication skills as they relate to recruiting, working with parents, alumni, and current student-athletes

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act and will be required to report Clery crimes to Public Safety and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.