Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer

About the role

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work as a collaborative member of the Women’s Soccer team to carry out the goals and objectives of the Athletics department. The GA will function as the Assistant Coach for Women’s Soccer and learn how to coach, build and develop a successful soccer team. This position will assist in the coordination of practice and game day preparation; and have the opportunity to assist with and learn scouting techniques for assessing the opposition, scouting and evaluating prospective student-athletes, and compiling scouting reports. The GA will also complete necessary administrative tasks, including but not limited to social media management, travel, equipment management, etc. Finally, the GA will be responsible to lead goalkeeper sessions, assist with outfield sessions, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of practice and game day preparation
• Auxiliary coaching responsibilities, including leading goalkeeper and outfield sessions
• Assist with scouting techniques, including assessing the opposition, scouting and evaluating prospective student-athletes, and compiling scouting reports
• Complete necessary administrative tasks, including social media management, travel, equipment management, etc.

Requirements

• Current or prospective graduate student at Mount Aloysius College
• Enrollment in one of the College’s Master’s degree programs
• Strong record of academic achievement as an undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as satisfactory undergraduate student conduct record
• Maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, and remain self-motivated
• Colegiate soccer (playing) experience preferred; goalkeeping and some coaching experience also preferred
• Effective communication skills, ability to lead small groups within a team setting, and demonstrated familiarity with current social media platforms
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Demonstrated familiarity with NCAA Division III and AMCC rules/regulations
• Willingness and availability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Qualifications

• Current or prospective graduate student at Mount Aloysius College
• Enrollment in one of the College’s Master’s degree programs
• Strong record of academic achievement as an undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as satisfactory undergraduate student conduct record
• Maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, and remain self-motivated
• Colegiate soccer (playing) experience preferred; goalkeeping and some coaching experience also preferred
• Effective communication skills, ability to lead small groups within a team setting, and demonstrated familiarity with current social media platforms
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Demonstrated familiarity with NCAA Division III and AMCC rules/regulations
• Willingness and availability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Skills

• Strong record of academic achievement as an undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lead small groups within a team setting
• Demonstrated familiarity with current social media platforms
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Demonstrated familiarity with NCAA Division III and AMCC rules/regulations
• Willingness and availability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Benefits

• 100% tuition credit for full-time enrolled students up to eighteen (18) credits for the 26-27 academic year (typically 9 credits per semester)
• A modest stipend is awarded for hours worked, and is paid on an hourly rate basis

Pay

• Hourly rate

Schedule

• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Apply for this Position

Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities. All applicants should submit a resume with an accompanying cover letter.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6500 or by email to HumanResources@mtaloy.edu.

This position is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

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