Reporting to a Head Coach, the graduate assistant coach (GA) is responsible for supporting the management of a varsity intercollegiate sport program at the college. Duties include providing support in the areas of coaching, recruiting, practice and game organization and team operations, retention, and administration. The GA will also serve as game management staff at off-season intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department.
The compensation for this position includes full-time graduate tuition (up to six courses per fiscal year), the Bronze meal plan, and a cash stipend. The position is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 per workweek.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Assist head coach in organizing and conducting practices and contests. • Assist in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of student assistants. • Assist in the recruitment of a diverse group of qualified student athletes for successful participation at the varsity athletic level. • Advise and direct team members, captains, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) team representatives and team managers as directed. • Assist the head coach with team travel, housing, and meals with department secretary. • Submit a travel itinerary before every away event. • Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession. • Adhere to all college, NCAA, Centennial Conference, ECAC and professional sport association rules and regulations. • Communicate and cooperate with the other department staff regarding program operations. • Serve as game administrator at intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department. • Perform other duties as assigned by head coach and department.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience is required.
Experience at the intercollegiate level is preferred.
Officially accepted into a graduate program at McDaniel College.
To Apply
Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled.
McDaniel College, recognized nationally among “Colleges that Change Lives” and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs.
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