Graduate Assistant Coach, Softball

## Description

**Albertus Magnus College**

**Position Title:**Graduate Assistant Coach, Softball

**Reporting To:**Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director

**About Albertus Magnus College:**

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate accelerated adult undergraduate, and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college [here](https://www.albertus.edu/about-us/fast-facts).

**Role Summary**

The Graduate Assistant will provide day to day support to the Women’s Softball Program. This role is designed to provide the student with professional experience in a higher education setting while supporting the operational goals of the department. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can balance their academic workload with recruiting, assisting in day-to-day operations including practice planning, games, game film, scouting and pitch charting**.**

## Qualifications

• **Hours per week:** 20/25 hours a week
• **Stipend/Benefits:** Tuition waived up to 24 credits & a $1000 stipend for the academic year

• **Housing, Work Hours & Duties**
• Athletics GA positions may include the option for on-campus housing as part of the tuition compensation package.

• GAs who choose to live on campus are required to work up to 25 hours per week, reflecting additional responsibilities related to both Athletics and Residence Life.
• GAs who do not choose the housing option are required to work up to 20 hours per week, focusing primarily on Athletics-related responsibilities

**Primary Responsibilities**

Assist the Head Softball Coach in recruiting, scouting, creating practice plans, throwing batting practice, teach softball drills, equipment management/inventory, bat testing, game day operations, driving vans when needed to away games.

**Eligibility & Requirements**

• **Enrollment:** Must be currently accepted in a Master program at Albertus Magnus College in one of the following areas:

1. Accounting *(only two spots available)*
2. Business Administration
3. Criminal Justice
4. Management and Organizational Leadership
5. Healthcare Administration *(only two spots available)*

• **Skills:** Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong work ethic, organized and detail oriented; proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• **Learning Outcomes (The "Value Add")**
• *The student will learn how a women’s college softball program runs on a day to day basis and the necessary skills to be a full time assistant or head collegiate softball coach.*

• Gain hands-on experience in recruiting, practice planning, budgets and trip planning.
• Develop mentorship skills through interaction with undergraduate students.

**How to Apply**

1. Apply directly through Paycom
2. Current Resume/CV
3. Cover Letter detailing your interest in this specific assistantship and how it aligns with your studies.

*Albertus Magnus College is strongly committed to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal-opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and apply.*