Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball (Part-time)
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Job no: 494423
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Athletics
Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball (Part-time)
Reporting Relationship: Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion
Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: A Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach works under the Head coach to support a college level basketball team. The candidate must provide instruction to student-athletes by showing techniques and working to improve performance during practice and games, provide feedback on individual workouts and group practice, assist in recruiting new team members and retaining current players. He will be responsible for recording video footage, assessing plays, overseeing team travel, preparing for games, identifying skills and weaknesses, and fulfilling other duties as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Must be committed to the Lordship of Christ, continually seeking personal growth through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines and creating spiritually rich environments for others to do the same
Support the IWU Athletics mission of developing students’ Spiritual Growth, Academic Achievement, Leadership Development, and Athletic Excellence
Provide instruction to student-athletes by showing techniques and working to improve performance during practice and games
Provide feedback on individual workouts and group practice
Assist in recruiting new team members and retaining current players
Responsible for recording video footage, assessing plays
Oversee team travel
Prepare for games
Identify skills and weaknesses
Assist in leading discipleship initiatives
Fulfill other duties as needed
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Current enrollment in a graduate program
Experience
Experience in playing basketball
Required Skills
Interpersonal skills
Work ethic
Character
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity . We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth . We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 15 Apr 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 May 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
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