Greenville University·Greenville, Illinois
The Graduate Assistant will assist in all aspects of the Football program, including planning and leading practices and competitions. Additional responsibilities include recruitment, academic support, and administrative tasks.
Description The Greenville University Football program is seeking applicants for the appointment of Graduate Assistant Coach. This appointment begins June 1, 2026. This Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Football program as well as secondary responsibilities assigned by the Athletic Director.
Compensation includes a stipend and a tuition waiver for a master’s program at Greenville University.
To be eligible for the Graduate Assistant position, applicants must complete the graduate program application, receive provisional acceptance, and enroll in a Greenville University graduate program. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship as all Greenville University Graduate Programs are offered online only.
Greenville University is a NCAA Division III institution, located outside of St. Louis. Greenville University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college associated with the Free Methodist Church, whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith.
Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required and acceptance into a Greenville University Graduate Program Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to Greenville University’s Christian mission and values. Preferred Qualifications/Requirements: Previous coaching experience. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to Greenville University’s Christian mission and values. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.
Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, family responsibilities, or national or ethnic origin, in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws.
In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
Market context
In Illinois, graduate assistant roles in men’s football are typically tied to active campus athletics programs and can be competitive because they combine coaching support with graduate study requirements. For this role, candidates should be ready to show leadership, communication, and organization, plus alignment with the university’s Christian mission. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your graduate program acceptance and tailor your application to coaching and team-support experience.