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The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant within the Athletic Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader to join an innovative Athletic Department valuing academic and out-of-classroom experiences. The Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative duties in all phases of the program.
- Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA-compliant recruiting.
- Ability to produce game day and recruiting graphics.
- Evaluate prospective student-athletes through games, showcase, and video observation.
- Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video coordination.
- Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).
- Practice planning and implementation.
- Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.
- Scheduling: Assist with arranging aspects of team travel, including but not limited to team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements.
- Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.
- Ability to help coach and lead the program’s junior varsity program.
- Recruiting athletically and academically qualified students.
- Retaining students in the program.
- Responsible for understanding the expectations of the Athletic Department.
- Provides for the safety of students and coaches, facilities, and equipment while conducting activities, practices, and competitions.
- Regularly attend and participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with campus constituents to assess, provide, and improve student experience related to Men’s basketball.
- Understanding the culture of the Men’s Basketball program, the athletic department, and the campus.
- Understanding the NAIA eligibility rules.
- Operate university vehicles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications – Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Be enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program at UPIKE and eligible for participation in the Graduate Assistant program (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better preferred).
- Must be able to follow the vision of the Program
- Must be able to work under challenging conditions and with others.
- Willing to work late/flexible hours.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work with others and lead.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
- Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know how to contribute to the mission of the university.
**Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan. However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
**This position requires a two-year commitment.
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