Grad assistants are given a partial tuition waiver ($1,500 per semester), work between 15 to 20 hours a week (depending on position and department needs) during the semester and earn a $3,000 per semester stipend.
TUTITION COST: $2,095/semester, 5-6 credits per semester
$3,560/semester, 9+ credits per semester (mandatory for international students)
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Graduate Assistant Coach reports to and is supervised by the Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach and assists the Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach, as directed by: · Planning and implementing practice sessions; · Providing input and other coaching related duties for home and away games and events; · Recruiting qualified, prospective student-athletes as allowed by NCAA rules (NCAA Coaching Certification module must be passed); · Analyzing video of ourselves and opponents; · Making team travel arrangements, such as transportation, hotels, and meals; · Planning and implementing camps and clinics in the respective sport; · Assisting with the planning and implementation of departmental development and marketing events and activities; · Assisting with the oversight of the student-athletes academic achievement; · Assisting with planning and implementation of community service activities; · Assisting with game and event scheduling with opponents; and · Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach and/or Athletic Director
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Montana State University Billings - visit MSUB Graduate Studies homepage to see all available programs
• Must be in good standing academically at MSUB and enroll full-time per semester as well as meet and maintain all graduate program requirements;
· Collegiate golf playing experience preferred;
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment
• Desire to work with culturally diverse populations
• Ability to work with people in fast paced and potentially hectic environment
• Must have thorough understanding of special demands of the athletic environment with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, boosters, University administration, faculty, and surrounding community
• Visit www.msubsport.com to see more about the Yellowjacket Athletic Department
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT: (1) a Cover Letter addressing the above qualifications/skills; (2) Current Resume; (3) List of Three Professional References (including names, addresses, phone and email) to:
Home of the Yellowjackets, the Montana State University Billings department of intercollegiate athletics supports 14 men’s and women’s varsity sports which compete in the NCAA at the Division II level. MSUB is one of 10 full-time members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, which annually crowns team champions in 14 sports throughout each academic year.
More than 200 student-athletes compete on MSUB’s teams, and MSUB-sponsored varsity sports include men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cheer/stunt, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track & field, as well as baseball, softball, women's soccer, and women’s volleyball.
