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Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant

Shorter University, a NCAA II institution located in Rome, Georgia, which competes in the Gulf South Conference, invites applications for the position of Shorter University Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant. The program is designed to provide each participant with a holistic and valuable practical experience in coaching at the collegiate level. Potential candidates must have a strong desire to pursue a career in coaching. Other things candidates will need to know about the position are as follows:

• All candidates must be enrolled in the online Master's Program and maintain satisfactory progress towards degree completion to maintain the position.
• GAs receive 30-33 hours of tuition remission for graduate courses only in exchange for hours worked for the team; if pre-requisites are needed they must be covered by financial aid or applicant's personal funds. GA's are responsible for expenses for books and fees.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in planning and running team training sessions
• Video editing and breakdown
• Create scouting reports
• Run individual training sessions
• Aid in recruiting efforts
• Help with miscellaneous tasks: practice hour logs, travel plans, etc.

Master's degree options: MBA, MBA emphasis in Sports Management, or Master of Management.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission to one of our graduate programs.
• 1 – 2 years coaching experience
• GAs are expected to make a minimum 16 to 24-month work commitment to Shorter, depending on the master's program and number of hours allowed each semester.
• The candidate must be able to articulate their salvation history clearly and meet the Core Spiritual Requirements listed in the Graduate Assistantship guidelines, which say, among other criteria: "Must regularly attend and be actively engaged in a Bible-believing church."

Preferred qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Sports Management
• Applicant should have or be working towards obtaining coaching licenses
• Proficient in individual sessions

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

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