Graduate Assistant - Softball

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN 46803Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: Bachelor'sIndiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that include business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication, and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online programs. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.


Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique, vibrant, and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
 

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.
 

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.

 

The Department of Athletics at Indiana Tech serves as an integral part of the university and is an important participant in its mission. The commitment of the Department of Athletics is to enhance the student experience and to provide quality programs that are competitive, fun and meaningful in an atmosphere that promotes success within the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship and integrity.

 

The Department of Athletics Graduate Assistant position(s) shall support the student-athlete experience by executing duties directly related to the success, engagement, and retention of JV student-athletes through academic and personal mentorship and individual athletic and technical development.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Serve as a direct contact for the JV program in the appropriate sport, including, but not limited to the following:


Execute team practices and establish goals for individual and team development;
Plan and execute competitive team and individual strategy during the appropriate season schedule;
Coordinate team travel, in cooperation with the Head Coach, including operating vehicles to and from away contests;
Monitor Study Tables participation and coordinate student-athlete academic success initiatives;
Serve as an accessible resource and point of contact for JV student-athletes in the program.


Support the recruitment and enrollment goals of the sport program and Department of Athletics;
Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Tech
Perform other duties as assigned


 

Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Operator’s License and a good driving record required
Have current First Aid/CPR training; or the ability to obtain such before employment


 

Experience


Prior participation experience with a college sports program (ex. playing, managing, supporting)


 

Working Conditions


Nights and weekends required
Travel for competitions and recruiting required


 

A resume is required in the application process.
Qualifications