Graduate Assistant, Swimming and Diving Coach

Albertus Magnus College
Position Title:  Graduate Assistant Coach, Swimming and Diving
Reporting To:  Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Athletic Director

• Hours per week: 20/25 hours a week
• Stipend/Benefits: Tuition waived up to 24 credits & a $1000 stipend for the academic year

Role Summary
The Graduate Assistant will provide coaching and administrative support to the Swimming & Diving Program. This role is designed to provide the student with professional experience in a higher education setting while supporting the operational goals of the department. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can balance their academic workload and assist with coaching, recruiting, and other administrative duties assigned by the head coach or Athletic Director

Housing, Work Hours & Duties
Athletics GA positions may include the option for on-campus housing as part of the tuition compensation package.

• GAs who chooses to live on campus are required to work up to 25 hours per week, reflecting additional responsibilities related to both Athletics and Residence Life.

GAs who does not choose the housing option are required to work up to 20 hours per week, focusing primarily on Athletics-related responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the head coach for swimming and diving program.
• Assist with the administration of a successful Division III athletic program, including but not limited to:
• coaching, recruiting, instructing, advising, film breakdown, counseling, and other duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for all student-athletes and represent Albertus Magnus College in a
• professional, responsible, and positive manner.
• Follow all NCAA, GNAC, and Athletics Department guidelines.
• Foster a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, and to assist with the promotion of an
• environment of institutional control over intercollegiate athletics by Albertus Magnus College.
• Duties included but not limited to: assisting with the department’s Study Hall program, driving campus
• vans for road contests and providing support with home event management.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Enrollment: Must be currently accepted in a Master's program at Albertus Magnus College in one of the following areas:
  1. Accounting (only two spots available)
  2. Business Administration
  3. Criminal Justice
  4. Management and Organizational Leadership
  5. Healthcare Administration (only two spots available)

• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in [Microsoft Office/Google Workspace].
• Previous experience at the collegiate, club, and/or scholastic levels as a student-athlete and/or coach.
• Knowledge of collegiate rules and a demonstrated compliance with said rules.   
• Relevant work experience may be substituted to meet qualifications for the position.

Learning Outcomes (The "Value Add")

• Gain hands-on experience in multi-tasking with a wide variety of daily responsibilities.
• Have a firm understanding on how to work alongside multiple departments within the institution.
• Develop mentorship skills through interaction with undergraduate student-athletes.
• Learn how to manage a team by assisting with daily workouts, facilitating travel needs, organizing team
• gear, and creating fundraising opportunities.
• Grow interpersonal communication skills through contacting recruits and their families, coaches, and
• campus staff.

How to Apply

1. Apply directly through Paycom
2. Current Resume/CV
3. Cover Letter detailing your interest in this specific assistantship and how it aligns with your studies.