Graduate Assistant-Athletic-Men's Basketball

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Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball

GENERAL SUMMARY : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responsible for the assisting in the direction of all phases of the program (varsity and varsity reserve), including coaching, directing home contests including the organization of officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media, lodging, meals and travel; coordinating the admission of prospective student-athletes; scheduling and budgeting; managing equipment orders and distribution; updating performances with the Heart of America Athletic Conference and NAIA; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assist with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

15% Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility

20% Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Reserve)

10% Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development

05% Supervision of Student Coach (es)

10% Program Compliance with NAIA, HEART and CMU Rules, Policies and Guidelines

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball

GENERAL SUMMARY : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responsible for the assisting in the direction of all phases of the program (varsity and varsity reserve), including coaching, directing home contests including the organization of officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media, lodging, meals and travel; coordinating the admission of prospective student-athletes; scheduling and budgeting; managing equipment orders and distribution; updating performances with the Heart of America Athletic Conference and NAIA; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assist with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

15% Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility

20% Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Reserve)

10% Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development

05% Supervision of Student Coach (es)

10% Program Compliance with NAIA, HEART and CMU Rules, Policies and Guidelines

10% Practice and Game Set-up

10% Program-Specific and Department Fund Raising
10% Public Relations and Community Engagement

10% Other duties as assigned

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible for student coaches, volunteer coaches and managers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree required. College coaching and recruiting experience preferred. Must be accepted into a CMU graduate program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for contests and games.

Set up and equipment for games contest and games.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Public Speaking abilities; Personnel Management Skills & Experiences; Microsoft Word

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES: Due to recruiting and overnight travel, applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Missouri vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the CMU guidelines. Ability to gain and maintain CMU driving approval is required.

Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests, recruiting activities and athletic fundraising events.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply and contact our Human Resource's department if you have further questions or concerns HR@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6899.

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CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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