Shorter University, a NCAA II institution located in Rome, Georgia, which competes in the Gulf South Conference, invites applications for the position of Shorter University Men & Women’s Soccer 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 in the online Master’s Program and maintain satisfactory progress towards degree completion to maintain the position.
GAs receive 30-33 hours of tuition remission for graduate courses only in exchange for hours worked for the team; if undergraduate pre-requisites are needed they must be covered by financial aid or applicant’s personal funds. GA’s are responsible for expenses for books and fees.
Master’s degree options: MBA, MBA emphasis in Sports Management, or Master of Management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist the Men’s & Women’s soccer head coaches in planning and running team training sessions as a goalie coach
Video editing and breakdown
Create scouting reports
Run individual training sessions
Aid in recruiting efforts
Help with miscellaneous tasks: practice hour logs, travel plans, etc.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and admission to one of our graduate programs.
Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
GAs are expected to make a minimum 16 to 24-month work commitment to Shorter, depending on the master’s program and number of hours allowed each semester.
The candidate must be able to articulate their salvation history clearly and meet the Core Spiritual Requirements listed in the Graduate Assistantship guidelines, which say, among other criteria: “ Must regularly attend and be actively engaged in a Bible-believing church.”
Preferred Qualifications
1 – 2 years coaching experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Sports Management
Applicant should have or be working towards obtaining coaching licenses
Proficient in individual sessions working with Men’s & Women’s teams as a goalie coach
Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.
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