Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Assistant Coach (2026-27) 

Reports To: Head Coach 

Summary of Responsibilities: Assist the head coach in the planning, organizing and coaching of the team. 

Positions may be available in the following areas: 

• Men’s Volleyball  
• Softball  
• Men’s Basketball 

Work Performed 

• Assist in the leadership and instruction of the personal and athletic development of student athletes. • Assist in preparation of analyses of opponents; analyze statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans  accordingly. 
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with Head Coach for resolution of  problems as required.  
• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes; attend recruiting events, perform skill evaluations, and communicate with  potential student-athletes 
• Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and formation, including such activities as team devotions, individual  discipleship and mentoring, and planning of mission trips domestically and abroad. 
• Assist with the implementation and organization of prospect clinics 
• Instruct student-athletes during practices, preparation of student-athletes for competition, and support of strategic  decisions in games 
• Strong initiative to solve problems 
• Ability to lead practice drills and conduct individual workouts 
• Assist in the inventory of equipment and uniforms 
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 
• Perform occasional event management duties. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Personal Christian faith that is reflected in one’s professional and personal life. 
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Possession or ability to obtain valid Driver’s License 
• Admission into the Houghton MBA program 

Compensation: 

– Stipend 

– Free housing in University Flats 

– Graduate school (MBA) tuition 

Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church, an evangelical holiness  denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected to share a set of values, convictions, and  commitments that guide our life together. The University expects that all faculty and staff will respect the University’s Vision  of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement, Wesleyan beliefs and core values, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.