What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant, Men's Basketball position at CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY?
Position Title: Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Men's Basketball Coach
General Job Description:
Cumberland University’s Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Coach for the men's basketball program.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Head Recruiting Efforts of Student/Athletes for the JV team
- Instructing student-athletes of the sport and establishing adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules as well as the University’s policies
- Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety method and standards for student-athletes
- Organize and oversee the study hall and tutors
- Assist with the coordination, planning and development of the sport program
- Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
- Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.
- Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success
- Review of films to continually improve the success of the program
- Evaluate any players
- Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
- Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
- Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan
- Transport the team to away contests by driving University vehicles
- Assist in managing the team budget
- Attend all coaches meetings
- Have flexible schedule to attend required athletic practices, events, meetings, etc.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree; acceptance into Cumberland University graduate school program; previous internship/coaching experience; desire to pursue career as a basketball coach or another profession in sport management/physical education; strong work ethic; ability to work with Microsoft Office programs.
Compensation:
The men's basketball graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver, on-campus housing, meal plan, and valuable field experience.
(NO STIPEND)
Qualifications
Interested applicants must have taken GRE, GMAT, or MAT. Also, applicants must apply and be accepted to a graduate program at Cumberland University.