Graduate Assistant - Athletics - Men's Basketball
POSITION: Graduate Assistant - Athletics- Men's Basketball
REPORTS TO: Head Men's Basketball Coach
SALARY: $10.00/hour plus fully paid tuition and fees. Full-time tuition is for nine graduate credits per term (fall and spring). Room and board, additional tuition charges, books and incidental costs are not covered. Summer tuition is not covered by the graduate assistantship.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree is required. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements to drive University vehicles required. Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred. Must demonstrate proficient organizational, communication and public relations skills; must possess general computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Candidate must be currently enrolled or accepted into a Point Park University graduate school program by Fall 2026.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assist the Head coach in the development and management of all phases of the Point Park Men's Basketball program.
DUTIES:
- Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the Department, the University, the MEC/GMAC and NCAA Division II.
- Assist the Head Coach with planning and coordinating practices and tactics. Attend all practices and games.
- Assist with pre-season and in-season training and conditioning of student-athletes.
- Assist the Head Coach in the total recruiting process including evaluation, travel, correspondence and personal contacts.
- Assist the Head Coach in developing the schedule, travel, disciplinary, fundraising and community service program as it relates to the Men's Basketball program. Attend all contests.
- Work compatibly and cooperatively with the staff and personnel of the athletics department.
- Become Point Park University van certified and maintain certification. Assist in driving team shuttle buses/vans to and from practices / games.
- Assist the Assistant Athletic Director – Facilities & Operations with set up, preparation and coverage for athletic events at all Point Park University facilities and other off-site locations.
- Assist administrative staff with game-day operations and administrative support.
- Attend departmental meetings when necessary.
- Attend awards ceremonies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualified applicants should submit by mail or email (preferred) a letter of application, resume, official undergraduate and / or graduate transcripts, at least two letters of recommendation, and other relevant application materials to: Joe Long at joseph.long@PointPark.EDU
When responding via email please reference - GRADUATE ASSISTANT - ATHLETICS- Men's Basketball- in the subject line.
Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf). NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume.
If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities.
Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer