Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant - SMBGA1

Job summary

Title: Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant - SMBGA1 Position Number: SMBGA1 Unit/Department: Men's Basketball Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Department Summary: Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athlete…

Job details

Title: Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant - SMBGA1 Position Number: SMBGA1 Unit/Department: Men's Basketball Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Department Summary: Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play. Job Summary: The Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will assist staff with practice and competition operations, team travel plans, and on campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes. The Graduate Assistant will also be responsible for assisting with administrative duties and Student-Athlete wellness. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: • Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution • Enrollment or acceptance in a Drake University graduate program • Must be available to work evenings and weekends Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate basketball experience as a Student-Athlete or coach Job Duties: * % - Assist the head coach and assistant coaches in setting up the facility for practices, games and opponent practices. - (Essential) * % - Oversee the organization and supervision of student managers and practice players. Meet with them to ensure the support of the program and monitor attendance to daily practice sessions. - (Essential) * % - Update and distribute practice plans for staff, coaches, visitors, fans, etc. - (Essential) * % - Assist with administrative duties, including but not limited to: facilities reservations, community service functions, event planning, and donation requests, etc. - (Essential) * % - Demonstrate appropriate communication related to internal (student athletes, strength and conditioning staff, athletic training staff, coaching staff, athletics staff) and external (fans, parents, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential) * % - Contribute to a positive and energetic working environment within the Drake Athletics Department and University. - (Essential) * % - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential) Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email kyle.ryan@drake.edu Review of Applications Begins: A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

What you’ll do

Assist coaching staff with practice and competition operations, team travel, and on-campus recruitment. Manage student managers and handle administrative duties including facility reservations and event planning.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree and be enrolled or accepted into a Drake University graduate program. Availability for evenings and weekends is required, with collegiate basketball experience preferred.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Practice Operations
• Competition Operations
• Recruitment
• Administrative Support
• Student-Athlete Wellness
• Facility Management
• Communication
• Event Planning
• Supervision