Graduate Assistant - Football

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), a NAIA School which competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Football. Duties include administration in all phases of the programs, including recruiting, player-evaluation, practice planning and implementation, off-season conditioning, fund-raising, and scheduling, other coaching duties, or administrative duties as assigned. The position is under the direct supervision of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties in all phases of the program.
• Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA-compliant recruiting.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through game, showcase, and video observation.
• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video coordination.
• Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).
• Practice planning and implementation.
• Track, compile, and disseminate scrimmage and match statistics.
• Off-season conditioning.
• Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.

Scheduling

Assist with arranging aspects of team travel, including but not limited to team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements. Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations established by the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference.
• Demonstrate an ability to improve coaching skills through personal research and innovative thinking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in teams.
• Position requires a commitment to student confidentiality and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Attention to accuracy and detail. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.