Graduate Assistant (GA), Men's Basketball

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics and the Men’s Basketball Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant for Men’s Basketball is responsible for training and recruiting student-athletes.

Other duties will include assignments in one or more areas in athletics : fundraising, game management, alumni relations, fitness center supervision, intramurals, event planning, sports information and social media.

Instruction should include, but not limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport.

The Graduate Assistant will also support the mission and goals of the Athletic Department.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching (50%)

• Work with head coach and admissions on recruiting;
• Assist with the planning and development of the men’s basketball program;
• Train and coach during practice sessions;
• Assist with team academic monitoring;
• Assist in team fundraising.

Athletic Assistance (50%)

• Game Management;
• Assist the intramural coordinator with season intramurals;
• Assist with event planning (athletic banquet, fundraisers, golf tournament);
• Work with alumni relations on creating and updating our student-athlete database of alumni;
• Work with our sports information director on social media; newsletters and interviews;
• Assist with our corporate sponsorship outreach;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, coaches, college administrators and parents.
• High-level of independence and organization is required.
• Available for weekend, evening, spring / fall breaks, and early morning practices and events.
• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of men’s basketball are required.
• Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Desirable, not required skills for the job (if applicable)

Technology Skills

Strong computer proficiency in internet applications, SportsWare, Google System and Microsoft Office Suite Productivity products, such as, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint.

Proficient with internet and email; and ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret medical documents and NCAA guidelines. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customer, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts timely and accurately, either manually by using a calculator which apply to team management.

Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions.

Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.