Men's and Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant

Shorter University

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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