Graduate Assistant - Football Program

About the Role:

The Graduate Assistant for the Football Program plays a vital role in supporting the coaching staff and contributing to the overall success of the team. This position involves assisting with daily operations, including practice preparation, game-day logistics, and player development activities. The Graduate Assistant will also engage in film analysis, scouting, and administrative tasks to enhance team performance and strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while pursuing graduate studies. Ultimately, the Graduate Assistant helps foster a competitive, disciplined, and supportive environment that promotes both athletic and academic excellence among student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Acceptance into a graduate program at the hosting university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of football rules, strategies, and terminology.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a student-athlete or coaching assistant in football.

About the Role:

The Graduate Assistant for the Football Program plays a vital role in supporting the coaching staff and contributing to the overall success of the team. This position involves assisting with daily operations, including practice preparation, game-day logistics, and player development activities. The Graduate Assistant will also engage in film analysis, scouting, and administrative tasks to enhance team performance and strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while pursuing graduate studies. Ultimately, the Graduate Assistant helps foster a competitive, disciplined, and supportive environment that promotes both athletic and academic excellence among student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Acceptance into a graduate program at the hosting university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of football rules, strategies, and terminology.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a student-athlete or coaching assistant in football.
• Familiarity with video analysis software and recruiting databases.
• Experience working in a collegiate athletic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with student-athletes and staff.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Assist coaching staff with practice planning, setup, and execution to ensure efficient and effective training sessions.
• Support game-day operations including player preparation, equipment management, and coordination of logistics.
• Conduct film breakdown and analysis to provide insights on team performance and upcoming opponents.
• Help with recruiting efforts by evaluating prospective student-athletes and coordinating communication.
• Manage administrative duties such as maintaining records, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.

Skills:

The required skills such as knowledge of football strategies and strong communication are essential for effectively assisting coaches and interacting with players. Organizational skills are used daily to manage schedules, coordinate logistics, and maintain accurate records. Preferred skills like experience with video analysis software enable the Graduate Assistant to contribute valuable insights during game preparation and scouting. Interpersonal skills facilitate building trust and motivation within the team, enhancing overall cohesion. Multitasking and time management skills ensure that the Graduate Assistant can balance academic responsibilities with the dynamic demands of the football program.

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