Job Description:

The Fairfield University Volleyball program seeks a Graduate Assistant. The GA Coach will assist with the planning, organizing and management of the volleyball program.

Qualifications:

Job Description:

The Fairfield University Volleyball program seeks a Graduate Assistant. The GA Coach will assist with the planning, organizing and management of the volleyball program.

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree

• Knowledgeable of and committed to following Fairfield University, NCAA and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) rules and guidelines

• Collegiate volleyball playing and/or coaching experience

• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with an outstanding work ethic

• Must possess high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Social media marketing experience

• Knowledge of audio-visual technology

Reports to: Head Volleyball Coach

Essential Functions:

• Serve as assistant coach for the volleyball program

• Participate in the planning, organizing and execution of preseason and in-season practices

• Be present at home and road competitions

• Provide administrative support with travel related budget management including hotels, buses, meals and expense reports

• Provide administrative support with purchasing and accounts payable tasks

• Submit compliance reports

• Assist Recruiting Coordinator in all aspects of recruiting, including evaluating high performing student-athletes for roster consideration

• Assist with equipment and apparel ordering and inventory.

• Other duties assigned by full-time volleyball staff

The stipend is $12,000 in addition to the tuition remission of 18 credits per year. Depending on graduate program this is a one-year or two-year commitment. Additional income is available by working summer camps.

Category:

Graduate Assistant

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

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The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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