Graduate Assistant, Softball

EXPIRED

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University in partnership with Antioch University Graduate School seeks highly motivated and eager Graduate Assistant in the Softball program for the 2024-25 academic year. Working nights and weekends is a must and minimal travel may be required.

Otterbein University, an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein is a liberal arts institution with a highly competitive athletic history.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Assistant is a ten-month (43 week) position starting in August 2024 and is renewable for a second year (two years total). The second-year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.

Coaching: The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student athlete academic progress. Previous participation and/or coaching experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Otterbein/Antioch University
• Experience in college athletics preferred

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University in partnership with Antioch University Graduate School seeks highly motivated and eager Graduate Assistant in the Softball program for the 2024-25 academic year. Working nights and weekends is a must and minimal travel may be required.

Otterbein University, an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein is a liberal arts institution with a highly competitive athletic history.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Assistant is a ten-month (43 week) position starting in August 2024 and is renewable for a second year (two years total). The second-year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.

Coaching: The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student athlete academic progress. Previous participation and/or coaching experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Otterbein/Antioch University
• Experience in college athletics preferred
• Must live locally while classes are in session

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

To Apply: Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application, including a cover letter, resume and three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Information: 10-month position, full tuition waiver, stipend of $280 biweekly, and potential housing support available.

Programs: https://www.otterbein.edu/gradschool

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Allied Health (MSAH), Master of Arts Teaching (MAT), Master of Art in Education (MAE)

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.