Reporting to a Head Coach a graduate assistant coach is responsible for supporting the management of a varsity intercollegiate sport program at the college. Duties will include support in coaching, recruiting, practice and game organization and team operations, retention, and administration. In addition, graduate assistants will serve as game management staff at assigned off-season intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following but not limited to: • Assist head coach in organizing and conducting practices and contests • Assist in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of student assistants • Assist in the recruitment of a diverse group of qualified student athletes for successful participation at the varsity athletic level • Advise and direct team members, captains, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) team representatives and team managers as directed. • Assist the head coach with team travel, housing, and meals with department secretary. Submit a travel itinerary before every away event • Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession adhering to all college and professional sport association guidelines • Adhere to all NCAA, Centennial Conference, ECAC and sport rules and regulations • Communicate and cooperate with the other department staff regarding program operations (sports information, sports medicine, budget, equipment room, administration …) • Serve as game administrator at intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department • Accomplish other duties as assigned by head coach and department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience is required.
• Experience at the intercollegiate level is preferred.
• Officially accepted into a graduate program at McDaniel College.

Physical Characteristics:

This position requires physical activity in all types of weather conditions, includes sitting for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working in various athletics and recreational facilities. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 50 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity is involved in regard to typing, moving equipment and other related activities.  The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal athletic field/gym/fitness center environment with some exposure to adverse conditions.

McDaniel College, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.