Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball 2025-2026

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities Summary Function: Provide assistance to all aspects of the men’s basketball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lonestar Conference and university rules and regulations. Scope: Coordinate with coaching staff all aspects associated with running a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program Duties Ability to balance graduate course work and basketball Assist coaching staff in on court practice duties Ability to assistant student athletes with on court workouts, rebounding, and chalk talk Assist coaching staff in monitoring student-athletes academic performance. Emphasis on graduation rates and academic progress. Monitor all workouts to ensure student-athlete safety Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all university, NCAA Division III , and conference policies Assist in recruiting and retaining high quality student-athletes Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in person contact, phone and visits. Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service. Ability to assist coaching staff with day to day operations Ability to be flexible and work long hours Order and maintain all equipment necessary Comfortable using Microsoft, Synergy, Hudl, and other software Stay current with developments in the profession Maintain NCAA Compliance Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Clear knowledge of the sport(s) of basketball; ability to develop a competitive program.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, student-athletes and alumni
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong recruiting and coaching skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the community.
Proficient with technological recruiting and coaching tools
Clear understanding of, and commitment to the NCAA Division III Philosophy as well as NCAA , ASC and departmental rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to all aspects of the men’s basketball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lonestar Conference and university rules and regulations.
Coordinate with coaching staff all aspects associated with running a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program
Assist coaching staff in on court practice duties
Ability to assistant student athletes with on court workouts, rebounding, and chalk talk
Assist coaching staff in monitoring student-athletes academic performance. Emphasis on graduation rates and academic progress.
Monitor all workouts to ensure student-athlete safety
Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all university, NCAA Division III , and conference policies
Assist in recruiting and retaining high quality student-athletes
Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in person contact, phone and visits.
Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service.
Ability to assist coaching staff with day to day operations
Ability to be flexible and work long hours
Order and maintain all equipment necessary
Comfortable using Microsoft, Synergy, Hudl, and other software
Stay current with developments in the profession
Maintain NCAA Compliance
Other Duties as assigned