Graduate Assistant, Women's Volleyball

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics and Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant for Women’s Volleyball will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of volleyball, game preparation, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport. The Graduate Assistant will also support the mission and goals of the Athletic Department.

Requirements

Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of volleyball are required.
Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
Ability to effectively communicate with students, coaches, college administrators, and parents.
High level of independence and organization is required.
Available for weekends, evenings, spring/fall breaks, and early morning practices and events.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree and full acceptance into one of Hood College’s graduate programs are required.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Proficient with the internet and email.
Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Ability to read and interpret medical documents and NCAA guidelines.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or others.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
Ability to develop marketing or promotional materials.
Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts timely and accurately, either manually by using a calculator.
Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions.
Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required.
Assist the Head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition.
Assist the head coach in the management of operational budget issues: Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process; help plan and coordinate team travel under the supervision of the Director of Athletics’ Office; help develop and implement fund-raising strategies.
Assist the Head coach in completing in-and off-season scheduling for the program. Work within NCAA guidelines regarding the start of the season, dates of competition, and end of the season.
Ability to represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events.
Assist the Head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved by the Director of Athletics.
Work with the Head Coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College. Included are off-campus contacts and evaluations as well as serving as a College representative during on-campus prospect visits.
Represent the Department of Athletics at selected home athletic events.