Cameron University·Lawton, Oklahoma
The Graduate Assistant will assist the head coach and staff with daily program operations, including on-court coaching, recruiting efforts, fundraising activities, and community involvement. Responsibilities also include monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes and adhering to all university, conference, and NCAA rules.
Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball - Athletics
Cameron University’s Men’s Basketball Program is looking for a Graduate Assistant Coach who wants to join a professionally run NCAA Division II athletic program starting Fall Semester 2026.
Duties: include, but are not limited to:
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Assist head coach and coaching staff in daily operations of program, on-court coaching, recruiting, fundraising, community involvement.
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Monitoring the academic progress of the student athletes.
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All responsibilities will be assigned by the head coach including adherence to all rules and regulations of Cameron University, the Lone Star Conference, and the NCAA.
1. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and a willingness to learn the entire operations of running a college men’s basketball program. 2. Candidate must have an outgoing personality with the desire to enter the coaching field as a career after obtaining a Master’s Degree.
$1000/semester + tuition (up to nine semester hours for four semesters) and fees (mandatory fees only; special and online fees not included) + housing waiver
Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops [http://www.cameron.edu/ops].
All applicants must apply online at https://cameronhr.silkroad.com/ [https://cameronhr.silkroad.com/]
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Start date August 1, 2026
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn the complete operations of managing a college men's basketball program. A key requirement is having an outgoing personality and a career aspiration to enter the coaching field after obtaining a Master's Degree.
Market context
In Oklahoma, graduate assistant roles in college athletics are often sought by candidates building experience toward coaching careers. This position is competitive because it combines hands-on basketball operations with tuition and housing waivers, and the employer wants a bachelor’s degree, an outgoing personality, and a clear interest in coaching after a master’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show readiness to learn program operations.