The University of Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated and motivated Graduate Assistant Coach to support the daily operations of its intercollegiate athletics program. This position assists the Head Coach with all aspects of team management, including coaching, recruiting, and administrative responsibilities, while pursuing a graduate degree at UIndy. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to NCAA Division II values. This role offers hands-on coaching experience while contributing to the growth and development of student-athletes both academically and athletically.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
Experience as a student-athlete and/or in a coaching or teaching capacity
Demonstrated knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, strategy, and training techniques
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Acceptance into a UIndy graduate program required
Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively while balancing coaching and academic responsibilities
Willingness to learn NCAA rules and compliance procedures
Other Requirements:
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:
Passion for coaching and developing student-athletes
Strong leadership and teamwork orientation
Professional, ethical, and dependable behavior
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment
Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.