Graduate Assistant for Womens Soccer

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Women’s Soccer

Reports to: Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Primary function: The GA will be responsible for assisting the head coach in the daily operations and overall administration of the varsity athletic program. They will provide an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrate positive progress in competitive standing in the Presidents Athletic Conference and recruit student-athletes to the college

Required Qualifications: Collegiate playing experience, managing, or student coaching experience and demonstrated leadership.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Special challenges and environment:

Frequent nights and weekends; frequent work outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions; must be able to lift at least 25 pounds; must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances. Essential Duties

Assist head coach in practice organization and game day coaching.

 Lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all guidelines and standards are maintained

Assist head coach with all phases of recruiting: generating contact lists, tournament preparation, follow-up contacts, scheduling of campus visits, and promoting the program via social media.

Assist with administrative duties as directed by the head coach: academic supervision of team members, conditioning/offseason programs, travel arrangements, meals and supplies and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Assist with scouting and film study to present and show to the team.

Assist with programs budget and develop and implement fund raising programs to supplement operating funds.

Attend and be involved in coach’s meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.

Assigned responsibilities within the daily operations and overall administration of the varsity sport program.

Performs other duties and special projects that may be assigned within the College.