Women's Lacrosse Graduate Assistant

Shorter University Women’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant

Shorter University, a NCAA II institution which competes in Conference Carolinas, invites applications for the position of Shorter University Women’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant. The program is designed to provide each participant with a holistic and valuable practical experience in coaching at the collegiate level. Potential candidates must have a strong desire to pursue a career in coaching. Other things candidates will need to know about the position are as follows:

• All candidates must be enrolled for the upcoming Semester and maintain satisfactory progress towards degree completion to maintain the position. 
• GAs receive 30-33 hours of tuition remission for graduate courses only; if undergraduate pre-requisites are needed they must be covered by financial aid or applicant’s personal funds.
• GAs are asked to make a minimum 18-month work commitment to Shorter, depending on the master’s program and hours allowed each semester. 

Duties & responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in planning and running team practices.
• Breakdown of film 
• Create scouting reports.
• Run individual practice sessions. 
• Assist in recruiting efforts 
• Help with miscellaneous tasks: practice hour logs, travel plans, etc.

Master’s degree options: MBA, MBA emphasis in Sports Management, or Master of Management. 

• In exchange for hours worked for the team, the successful candidate will be given free tuition for graduate courses subject to the Graduate Assistantship Guidelines of the University.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and admission to one of our graduate programs.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Resident Aliens with a green card  
• Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention and requires employees to be committed Christians.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Previous coaching experience at any level 
• Previous playing experience at any level 
• Understanding of the game i.e. new rule changes, what is required of each position on the field, etc.. 

Location: Rome, Georgia

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Apply today at this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=237524&lang=en_US&source=CC2