Graduate Assistant - Softball Coach

About the Role:

The Graduate Assistant - Softball Coach plays a pivotal role in supporting the athletic department's operations and enhancing the student-athlete experience. This position involves assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating and supporting events, and providing support to coaching staff and athletic programs. The role is designed to offer graduate students practical experience in sports management, athletic administration, and related fields while contributing to the success of the athletics department. The Graduate Assistant will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies, promote student-athlete welfare, and help organize athletic competitions and community engagement activities. Ultimately, this position aims to develop the candidate's professional skills and knowledge in athletics administration, preparing them for future leadership roles in the sports industry.

Responsibilities Include:

Creating and running pitching development program

Managing Wesleyan Softball pitching staff

Practice and competition support

Workout monitoring

On site student athlete support

Recruitment support

Game day operations support

Field maintenance assistance

Uniform and equipment maintenance

Other duties as assigned by head coach

Athletic department operations assistant

Graduate Assistant Requirements:

Must be admitted to the graduate program by the program director.

Must apply for the GA position using the required application. The sponsoring department will be responsible for interviewing and hiring the GA.

Must maintain a full-time load each semester and maintain an average GPA of B or higher.

Work on campus no more than 20 hours per week, as assigned by the supervisor, through the duration of the contract.

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