Graduate Assistant, Women's Lacrosse (Messiah campus)
Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Coaching Women's Lacrosse (Part-time)
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head Coach
Position Summary: Assists the head coach in operating an intercollegiate athletics program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character. This is a two year, 20 hours/week, appointment not to exceed 800 hours/year. Commitment runs from approximately August 4th – May 31st each of the two years.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required, current enrollment in one of the degrees within the Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University.
Experience Required: Previous participation in lacrosse as a player and/or coach at the college level.
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
- Ability to assist in administering NCAA Division III intercollegiate program, including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and practice plans;
- Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport to make them as competitive as possible;
- Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education;
- Ability to be team player within the Athletics Department and Messiah University;
- Good judgment and problem solving skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e., presentations, workshops, regional and/or national conferences);
- Strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities;
- Working knowledge of computer programs and systems;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; and
- Christian faith commitment required.
Special Working Conditions: Required to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Primary Duties:
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Assist in analyzing performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests. |
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Assist in coordinating general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business procedures). |
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Assist in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of recruiting and scouting activities. |
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Assist in Clinic and Camp Prep. |
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Perform other administrative duties as assigned. |
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Maintain consistent and reliable attendance. |
Secondary Duties:
Other duties as assigned