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Graduate Assistant - Football

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The Graduate Assistant for Football is a part-time, ten-month position which runs from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. This position will assist the football program in all aspects of daily operations, player development, administrative tasks, and game-day support, while also contributing to the overall operations of the Athletics Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collegiate athletic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Football Program Support :

• Assist the football coaching staff in all facets of program operations.
• Support practice planning, positional instruction, film breakdown, recruiting coordination, and opponent scouting.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as necessary.
• Coach and oversee a position group (offense or defense).

| Title |

Graduate Assistant - Football

| | Description |

The Graduate Assistant for Football is a part-time, ten-month position which runs from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. This position will assist the football program in all aspects of daily operations, player development, administrative tasks, and game-day support, while also contributing to the overall operations of the Athletics Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collegiate athletic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Football Program Support :

• Assist the football coaching staff in all facets of program operations.
• Support practice planning, positional instruction, film breakdown, recruiting coordination, and opponent scouting.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as necessary.
• Coach and oversee a position group (offense or defense).

Academic & Student-Athlete Support :

• Manage and schedule academic study halls for football student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes regarding expectations, academic progress, and team standards.

Event Management & Residence Life:

• Lead game-day event staff for winter and spring sports as needed.
• Assist with facility maintenance projects to ensure readiness and safety.
• Willingness to be trained and perform on-call Residence Life duties.
  • Duties will be coordinated with Director of Residence Life and Director of Athletic.

Requirements/Qualifications :

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by start date.
• Must enroll in an approved Hilbert College graduate program prior to beginning the role.
• Experience working in a college athletics environment (preferred).
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Application review to begin immediately.

Deadline To Apply: April 1, 2026

Compensation:

$1,000 Stipend and Hilbert College Graduate tuition waiver (details provided during interview process).

• Option for Campus Housing (if selected will require Residence Life responsibilities).
• Campus Meal Plan

| | Full-Time/Part-Time | Part-Time | | Open Date | 3/3/2026 | | About the Organization | Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. Hilbert’s personal approach to learning combines liberal arts with an outstanding professionally-focused education that’s taught by professors who bring a depth of real-world experience to the classroom. The college’s engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities.

Hilbert’s Mission: Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

EOE Statement: Hilbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any protected characteristics covered under federal or state law.

For more details, see the Colleges policy at https://www.hilbert.edu/about/notice-of-non-discrimination | | | |

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