Georgian Court University’s Athletics Department is currently seeking three qualified Graduate Assistant in the following areas, Game Operations and Sports Information, Women's Basketball, and Softball.
Georgian Court University, a member of NCAA Division II, sponsors 14 varsity sports. GCU competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference and the East Coast Conference (Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field only). Each Graduate Assistant position is a 12-month part-time position that is renewable each academic year.
GAME OPERATIONS/SPORTS INFORMATION - Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Georgian Court Athletics Communications and Operations staff in coordinating and implementing game-day operations for Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field and Women’s Volleyball
- Assist with the promotion and publicity of all 14 intercollegiate sports
- Directly oversee set-up, live production, and breakdown of game-day streaming equipment
- Management of student employees and game-day event staff for all home games
- Produce game-day programs and graphics
- Serve as the official scorer and provide statistical input (basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball) using Presto Stats
- Compile and distribute statistics to the CACC and NCAA
- Maintain Georgian Court Athletics social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, sports management, journalism, or related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer service and organizational skills; desire creativity and growth within a rapidly changing and developing athletic program
- Experience working in an athletic communications office preferred
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator)
- Previous professional social media experience preferred
- Experience with statistical software, specifically Presto Stats or Stat Crew preferred
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Christopher McKibben at mckibbenc@georgian.edu
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the coaching responsibilities for the Women’s Basketball Student-Athletes including coaching games, coaching practices, budgeting, game strategic planning, practice strategic planning, academic support, social media marketing, and marketing for game day athletic operations.
- Assist in strategic planning for implementation of practices and individual skill development.
- Assist in the on-campus and off-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
- Other duties as deemed necessary for the Athletic Department or Women’s Basketball program.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proficiency in modern office equipment and computer software (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet), and database management.
- Excellent organizational, listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience and implementation in strategic planning
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing according to time constraints and need.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities
- Marketing and fundraising for the Women’s Basketball Program
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a team and to maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Jasmina Perazic at perazicj@georgian.edu
SOFTBALL - Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the coaching responsibilities for the student-Athletes including coaching games, coaching practices, budgeting, game strategic planning, practice strategic planning, academic support, social media marketing, and marketing for game day athletic operations.
- Assist in strategic planning for implementation of practices and individual skill development.
- Assist in the on-campus and off-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
- Other duties as deemed necessary for the Athletic Department or Softball program.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proficiency in modern office equipment and computer software (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet), and database management.
- Excellent organizational, listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience with Blast and Rapsodo
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing according to time constraints and need.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities
- Marketing and fundraising for the Softball Program
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a team and to maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Nicole Degenhardt ndegenhardt@georgian.edu
To apply for each position contact:
Game Operations/Sports Information: mckibbenc@georgian.edu
Women's Basketball: perazicj@georgian.edu
Softball: ndegenhardt@georgian.edu
