University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for a graduate assistant (GA) for men’s basketball.  Qualified applicants will assist in fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture where high-quality relationships with fellow coaches and players are emphasized. The GA will collaborate with the head coach to prepare practice plans, do on-the-court teaching, and directly assist the head coach with strategic and personnel decisions during games.

A role in a shared recruiting approach is expected. Assistance in facilitating camps/showcases will provide opportunities to organize and prepare other coaches, offer instruction to large groups of athletes and practice effective leadership skills. 

Required Qualifications:

• An ability “to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes.”
• Communications skills to work with players, coaches and administrators.
• NCAA and WIAC rules knowledge.
• Job responsibilities include recruiting, planning and conducting practices, scouting, working with player development and conditioning plans and performing administrative and public relations duties.
• Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduate program (https://www.uwplatt.edu/graduate).
• This is a 2-year position determined by program of study.

To apply for this position, please email resume and three references to Head Coach Jeff Gard at [email protected].

Position will stay open until filled with quality candidate.