Graduate Assistant for Athletics at Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic coaching, Recruiting, Budget management, Academic monitoring, Team management, Student development, Compliance, Fundraising, Marketing, Event planning

Industry

Description

Description Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has the following Graduate Athletics Positions available. 1. Graduate Assistant for Football – Please contact, Blaine Powell - Head Football Coach (Blaine.Powell@smwc.edu) 2. Graduate Assistant for Golf – Please contact, Kyle Miller – Director of Golf (Kyle.Miller@smwc.edu) 3. Graduate Assistant for Women’s Soccer – Please contact, Ron Kiernicki – Head Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach (Ron.Kiernicki@smwc.edu) The Graduate Assistant Coach for Athletics supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the athletic program, operating within the philosophy and guidelines established by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the NAIA, River States Conference or Mid-States Football Association. This position reports directly to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the program, including duties as assigned. Essential Job Responsibilities: Assist in achieving annual recruiting targets and roster size goals. Support the monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress and success. Assist with oversight and management of the athletic program budget. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Department of Athletics. Support the development and monitoring of student-athlete conduct and accountability. Assist in planning and implementing team practices and individual development programs. Contribute to a program that aligns with and supports the mission of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Travel as required for recruiting and daily operations of the athletic program. Assist the Head Coach with marketing, promotions, and program visibility efforts. Support fundraising initiatives and camp operations associated with the athletic program. Engage in campus and community activities to promote the program and institution. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Other Duties & Responsibilities: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a small college environment, balancing athletic performance with a strong student development focus. Supervision: Will supervise student athletes. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University. Enrolled in an SMWC Graduate Program. Valid Driver’s License/State ID preferred. Previous demonstrated playing/coaching experience in the sport of the position applying for. Requirements Include: 1. Submit a completed application and resume. 2. Complete the admissions process for a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduate program. Graduate Degrees 3. Be accepted and admitted into the graduate program. This position and Letter of Assignment (LOA) begin August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant supports the Head Coach in daily athletic operations, including recruiting, budget management, and team practice implementation. They are also responsible for monitoring student-athlete academic progress and ensuring compliance with institutional and athletic association policies.