Occupational Summary:

The Women’s Volleyball Graduate Assistantship is designed to provide a learning experience for those interested in pursuing a career in coaching/college athletics. This person shall assist in day-to-day team operations.  Working nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of this position.

As an active member of the Newman Community, this position contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other faiths, cultures, or backgrounds. This position will articulate and connect the work of the Athletics department with the Newman University mission and the responsibility to help prepare students to transform the world inspired by Catholic Social Teachings as exemplified by the Newman University Sponsors, The Adorers of the Blood of Christ.

Position to start August 2026. Open until filled.

Work Performed:

1. Develop relationships with coaching staff and team members in order to assist with the operations of the team.
2. Assist the head coach in planning and running team training sessions.        
3. Assist with scouting reports.
4. Aid in recruiting and retention efforts.
5. Assist with coordination of travel planning and scheduling.
6. Coordinate the mentoring, tutoring, or other assistance needed by athletes.
7. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
8. Develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of the NCAA compliance rules.
9. Complete all University-required trainings including FERPA and Title IX.
10. Contribute to the overall success of the Newman Athletics Department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position

Required Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

1. Completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Must be accepted and enrolled full time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in a Master’s degree program (M.S.E. Organizational Leadership preferred) during the academic year (fall and spring semester). 
3. Previous experience in a college athletic setting.
4. Genuine interest in and willingness to work with students; understanding of student attitudes, concerns and problems.
5. Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating staff, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus.
6. Strong organizational and computer skills.
7. AED and/or CPR training preferred.
8. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation:

1. This is a 12-month position with a contract that requires annual renewal.
2. Monthly stipend of $250.00 throughout the duration of the waiver, ceasing upon completion of the degree.
3. University housing is not provided for this position; housing arrangements are coordinated through the Director of Residence Life.
4. Graduate Assistants will be provided with the 120-day meal plan option. Meals are available only when the dining hall is open for traditional students.
5. Eligible for fall, spring, and summer tuition waiver. The student is responsible for payment of books, general fees, parking, and living expenses. Must follow tuition waiver policy and submittal deadlines.
6. Note: Certain benefits associated with this position (including tuition waivers, stipends, housing, and meal plans) may be treated as taxable income under IRS guidelines. Tax treatment varies by individual circumstance; the student is responsible for any applicable taxes.

Additional Information:

1. Graduate Assistant for Athletics may not hold other full-time employment.  Other part-time employment in or outside the University must receive prior approval from the Director of Athletics. 
2. Tuition remission scholarships are dependent upon enrollment in the course(s) by regular, tuition-paying students. The university reserves the right to move classes from the face-to-face modality to the online modality in order to ensure a reasonable minimum class size is met, at the sole discretion of the university. Tuition remission scholarships do not guarantee that any course will be available in any given modality, depending upon enrollment. If space is limited in any class, persons using any tuition benefit scholarships may be enrolled in the order in which they registered for the class.
3. As a condition for retention in the role, the Graduate Assistant must remain in good academic standing, which is a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
4. A criminal background check will be performed prior to employment offer.