Soccer Graduate Assistant
Position Overview: The graduate assistant coach will be involved with the day-to-day administration of a Division II Women's Soccer program and must attend all sport-related activities as required. The graduate assistant coach must be enrolled in an approved graduate program at Concordia University, St. Paul and must be making satisfactory progress toward that degree. The graduate assistant coach will support the mission and values of CSP and serve as a mentor and role model to student athletes.
Essential Duties:
- Program administration: Attending and participating in staff meetings (compliance, practice planning, academic, strength & conditioning, individuals), assisting with travel arrangements for competition, managing players' equipment needs; other administrative duties as assigned.
- Technical instruction: Attend all practices and games, filming of drills and individual sessions when necessary, maintaining statistics when needed, preparation and editing of game film and scouting reports.
- Fundraising: organize and participate in fundraising activities as assigned.
- Recruiting: Managing recruiting database, correspondence with prospective student-athletes; meeting with recruits and families when needed; talent evaluation of prospective student-athletes, managing social media presence.
- Abide by NCAA, NSIC, GLIAC and CSP rules and regulations and pass NCAA recruiting exam on annual basis.
- Other sport-specific duties as assigned.
Education & Experience::
- Bachelor's Degree: Required
- Master's Degree: Admitted into CSP Graduate program
- Required: American Red Cross CPR Certification
Compensation:
- $6,000 per year for 2 years
- Full tuition waiver upon successful admission into CSP graduate school
- Visit www.csp.edu/admission/graduate for academic information
Competencies:
- Competencies required for success in the position are indicated below (i.e.: written communication, attention to detail, etc.):
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to work on a team and in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands
- The physical demands of this position are consistent with a professional office environment and require regular sitting, standing, and walking/moving about.
- Additional Demands: Position requires long hours standing and minor lifting; may require travel spent mostly on busses
Working Conditions:
- Exceptions: May require exposure to adverse weather conditions, frequently involves night and weekend hours
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
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Concordia University
Feb 12, 2025 