Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer

Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer

The Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head Coach, primarily with recruiting, organizing and running practices, fundraising, promotional activities, and other related assigned responsibilities.

A successful candidate will be a positive role model to our student-athletes on and off the court, exhibit strong leadership, and strive to develop those leadership capabilities within our student-athletes. Responsibilities also include:

• Monitoring and assisting student-athletes with academic success
• Effectively recruiting quality student-athletes
• Assisting the head coach with any/all aspects of the program.

Beyond valuable work experience, Graduate Assistants at Lakeland University receive 100% tuition to any graduate program at Lakeland, a competitive stipend, a meal plan, and reduced housing expenses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and acceptance into the Lakeland University graduate school program are required.
• Experience coaching soccer is required.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities;
• Ability to prioritize office workflow and make effective administrative decisions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity;
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with a variety of individuals;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products;
• Demonstrates organizational ability, and attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment ;
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Other Duties:

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.