Salary Range: Tuition and stipend 

Nine Month position. 

Institutional Mission 

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings 

Job Overview: 

Under direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach, or his designee, in the management and administration of the sports program and team. Graduate Assistants must understand the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the SAGU community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of SAGU through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and general public. 

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 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. 

· Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach.