Graduate Assistant, Men's Basketball

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.