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About the Role:
The Graduate Assistant - Softball Coach plays a pivotal role in supporting the athletic department's operations and enhancing the student-athlete experience. This position involves assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating and supporting events, and providing support to coaching staff and athletic programs. The role is designed to offer graduate students practical experience in sports management, athletic administration, and related fields while contributing to the success of the athletics department. The Graduate Assistant will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies, promote student-athlete welfare, and help organize athletic competitions and community engagement activities. Ultimately, this position aims to develop the candidate's professional skills and knowledge in athletics administration, preparing them for future leadership roles in the sports industry.
Responsibilities Include:
Creating and running pitching development program
Managing Wesleyan Softball pitching staff
Practice and competition support
Workout monitoring
On site student athlete support
Recruitment support
Game day operations support
Field maintenance assistance
Uniform and equipment maintenance
Other duties as assigned by head coachAthletic department operations assistant
Graduate Assistant Requirements:
Must be admitted to the graduate program by the program director.
Must apply for the GA position using the required application. The sponsoring department will be responsible for interviewing and hiring the GA.
Must maintain a full-time load each semester and maintain an average GPA of B or higher.
Work on campus no more than 20 hours per week, as assigned by the supervisor, through the duration of the contract.