Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball

Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball

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• Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball
• Location: Alpine
• Department: Athletic Basketball Men
• Job No.: 998992
• Posting Date: 07/14/2025
• Until Filled: Yes
• Salary: $1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours
• Required: Must apply and be accepted in one of many graduate programs at Sul Ross State University. Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology or physical education, or applicable degree. Have previous collegiate basketball experience either playing or coaching. Standard office machines; computer skills.
• Preferred: Collegiate Level Coaching and/or Playing Experience. Personnel Management & Supervision. Valid Driver’s License.

Function:
Provide assistance to all aspects of the men’s basketball program at Sul Ross State University to ensure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference and university rules and regulations.

Coordinate with coaching staff all aspects associated with running a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program.

• Ability to balance graduate course work and basketball
• Assist coaching staff in on‑court practice duties
• Assist student athletes with on‑court workouts, rebounding, and chalk talk
• Assist coaching staff in monitoring student‑athletes academic performance; emphasis on graduation rates and academic progress
• Monitor all workouts to ensure student‑athlete safety
• Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all university, NCAA Division III, and conference policies
• Assist in recruiting and retaining high quality student‑athletes
• Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in person contact, phone and visits
• Support student‑athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service
• Assist coaching staff with day‑to‑day operations
• Be flexible and work long hours
• Order and maintain all equipment necessary
• Comfortable using Microsoft, Synergy, Hudl, and other software
• Stay current with developments in the profession
• Maintain NCAA compliance
• Other duties as assigned

• Clear knowledge of the sport(s) of basketball; ability to develop a competitive program.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, student‑athletes and alumni
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong recruiting and coaching skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the community.
• Proficient with technological recruiting and coaching tools
• Clear understanding of, and commitment to, the NCAA Division III Philosophy as well as NCAA, ASC and departmental rules and regulations

Received:
Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Usual:
Nights and Weekends required. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. This position is security sensitive.

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It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

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