Graduate Assistant - Football

Lakeland University•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

Lakeland University , an independent liberal arts institution located in Plymouth, Wisconsin wishes to hire for an open Graduate Assistant position on our Football team to start this Fall 2026. The Football GA will assist the Head Coach with promoting the football program, recruiting, organizing and running practices, competition coaching, fundraising, promotional activities, and other related assigned responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A successful candidate will be a positive role model to our student-athletes on and off the football field, exhibit strong leadership, and strive to develop those leadership capabilities within our student-athletes. Responsibilities also include: Monitoring and assisting student-athletes with academic success Effectively recruiting quality student-athletes Assisting the head coach with any/all aspects of the program

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and acceptance into the Lakeland University graduate school program are required.
Football experience and/or coaching experience is required.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is required
Demonstrate ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities
Ability to prioritize office workflow and make effective administrative decisions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity
Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with a variety of individuals
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrates organizational ability, and attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.