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Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball

Apply now Job no: 492793
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Athletics

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball

Reporting Relationship: Head Basketball Coach

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Basketball-Men-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center

Summary of Position:    A Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball works under the Head Basketball 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. The graduate assistant 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

  • 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 and assessing plays
  • Oversee team travel 
  • Prepare for games
  • Identify skills and weaknesses of players 
  • Assist in leading discipleship initiatives
  • Other duties as needed 
  • This position will supervise student-athletes in a variety of capacities as well as manage our student assistant staff. 

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

Experience

  • Experience in playing basketball

Required Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work ethic
  • Character

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that 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.

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.

 

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