Graduate Assistant - Softball

Description

Midland University, a private, faith based, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is seeking a Softball Coach Graduate Assistant. This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of Education, Master of Science Learning and Talent Development, Master of Science and Sports Administration and Leadership or Master of Business Administration programs. In addition to the academic responsibilities, the candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the softball program, including assistant coaching, program administration, practice preparation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. The person who holds this position will receive tuition remission from the University and potentially receive an on campus meal plan and monthly stipend.

Job responsibilities include:

• Representing Midland University
• Assisting the head coach with the administration and leadership of the softball program
• Providing coaching and instruction during training and practice activities
• Recruiting and retaining students for the softball program
• Overseeing team travel
• Directing strength and conditioning activities
• Practice planning and preparation
• Video analysis
• Running camps and clinics
• Helping to ensure team compliance with all NAIA and institutional rules and regulations

Should demonstrate:

• A positive attitude
• An ability to resolve issues independently

Compensation:

• Tuition Remission in the master's program. Level of remission is dependent on degree pursued
• Free campus meal plan (15 meals per week) dependent on degree pursued
• Monthly stipend dependent on degree pursued

Qualifications

Need to have:

• A bachelor's degree
• Previous softball coaching experience or playing experience on a collegiate level
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Fundamental computer skills