Graduate Assistant: Men's Basketball

Union Commonwealth University Graduate Assistant for Men’s Basketball
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Union Commonwealth University Graduate Assistant for Men’s Basketball
Job Description

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Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball

Athletics
Head Coach: Men’s Basketball
Salary, Exempt

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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 Commonwealth University, 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:

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

Basketball program.

• Assist in budget oversight for the Men’s Basketball program.
• Comply with all policies of Union Commonwealth University and the Department

of Athletics.

• Assist in monitoring the social behavior of all student-athletes in the Men’s

Basketball program.

• Assist with implementation of team and individual practices/development

programs.

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

Commonwealth University.

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

day operation of the Men’s Basketball program.

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

materials.

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

program.

• Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
• 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 Commonwealth University 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 and Motor Vehicle check required.
• Driving college vehicle when required.
• 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:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and gymnasium

environment,

• 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Union Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
disability, or veteran status.

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.

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