Graduate Assistant: Men's Basketball

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Union College Graduate Assistant for Men’s Basketball Job Description

Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

F-1 students are eligible to apply for this job posting applicable with the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirements. Additional information is
available at Employment | ICE.

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach are to assist the
Head Men’s Basketball Coach in conducting all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program
within the philosophy and guidelines set forth by Union College, the NAIA, and the

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Union College Graduate Assistant for Men’s Basketball Job Description

Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
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FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

F-1 students are eligible to apply for this job posting applicable with the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirements. Additional information is
available at Employment | ICE.

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach are to assist the
Head Men’s Basketball Coach in conducting all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program
within the philosophy and guidelines set forth by Union College, the NAIA, and the
Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will
report directly to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and perform all duties assigned
including:

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in meeting the assigned recruiting goals for each year.
   
2. Assist in recruiting and maintaining the assigned roster size for each year.
   
3. Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes in the Men’s
   

Basketball program.

1. Assist in budget oversight for the Men’s Basketball program.
   
2. Comply with all policies of Union College and the Department of Athletics.
   
3. Assist in monitoring the social behavior of all student-athletes in the Men’s
   

Basketball program.

1. Assist with implementation of team and individual practices/development
   

programs.

1. Assist in providing a program that is complimentary to the mission of Union
   

College.

1. Perform all travel associated/required with student-athlete recruiting and day-to-
   

day operation of the Men’s Basketball program.

1. Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with marketing and promotions
   

materials.

1. Assist in all fundraising and camp functions involved in the Men’s Basketball
   

program.

1. Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
   
2. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous demonstrated playing/coaching experience in Men’s Basketball;

previous coaching experience preferred.

• Must be enrolled at Union College in the master's program.
• Must remain in good academic standing and have no disciplinary issues at the

College.

• Must be able to get along well with others.
• Must attend all training and team meetings.

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal Background check
• Title IX, Workplace Harassment, and FERPA training is provided to all new

employees upon hire. The training focuses on Title IX and the Campus Save Act
educating employees on sexual assault and harassment to be better prepared to
help prevent, respond to, and report situations.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements:

• Noise level is usually moderate,
• Visits high schools and other off-campus facilities,
• Transport students in automobile,
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up

to 25 pounds when transporting team equipment,

• May require physical effort in climbing stairs.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The statements in this description are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as an exhaustive list
describing the duties or responsibilities required of personnel so classified. These
examples are also not to be interpreted as limiting the appointing authority’s
ability to append or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of the position.
The use of an individual expression or illustrations to duties or responsibilities

shall not be regarded, as excluding assignment of others not mentioned which are
of similar kind or quality.

Union College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran
status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

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