Graduate Assistant, Softball

REPORTS TO: HEAD COACH, SOFTBALL

STATUS: PART-TIME, EXEMPT

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant, Softball. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The graduate assistant is responsible for duties as assigned by the Head Coach and will manage a secondary responsibility as defined. This is a 10-month appointment, each year, for two consecutive years, pending successful evaluation at the end of year one.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as recruiter for the sport of softball, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions.

• Assists with organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.

• Helps execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics.

• Handles uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory.

• Assists with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination.

• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.

• Acts as an ambassador of the college and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.

• Operates within the mission of the college and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.

• Follows all terms and conditions per the Policy for Graduate Assistants.

• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Softball or Director of Athletics.