Graduate Assistant Coach (Softball)
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Vermont State Colleges System
Castleton, VT, US
Summary
The Graduate Assistant Coach supports the softball program by assisting with practice supervision, recruitment, and team travel logistics. They also handle compliance procedures and athletic communications while reporting directly to the Head Coach.
Job Description
Vermont State University is seeking qualified candidates for Graduate Assistant Coach positions in Athletics. Graduate Assistant Coaches play an important role in supporting the success, development, and experience of our student athletes both on and off the field.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the coordination and supervision of practices and contests;
- Supporting recruitment activities for prospective student athletes;
- Coordinating team travel and meals;
- Assisting with eligibility procedures and compliance requirements;
- Supporting athletic communications and sports information functions;
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
Graduate Assistant Coaches will report directly to the Head Coach of the assigned sport.
Graduate Assistant Coach appointments are typically structured as two one-year appointments, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress, job performance, program needs, and approval by the University. Graduate Assistant coach positions include tuition remission for up to 18 graduate credits; on-campus housing and a $5,000 stipend.
Under current IRS regulations, graduate tuition benefits exceeding the annual non-taxable threshold of $5,250 will be treated as taxable income and subject to applicable withholding taxes. Any resulting tax liability is the responsibility of the graduate assistant.
Graduate Assistants are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and as representatives of Vermont State University, are expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and good sportsmanship, while fostering those same expectations among student athletes. Adherence to all NCAA, conference, and university regulations is required. Appointment to a Graduate Assistant Coach position may be terminated in cases involving deliberate or serious violations of NCAA regulations or university policies.
Scheduled Hours Weekly:
20
Budgeted Wage for this Position:
$5,000
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Grade:
STS
Job Posting Responsibilities:
The Vermont State Colleges - Community College of Vermont and Vermont State University - are Vermont's public higher education system.
Vermont is our mission.
Our mission starts with “For the benefit of Vermont.” The Vermont State Colleges System is deeply rooted in the communities and regions of the state. We educate more Vermonters annually than all the other institutions of higher education in the state combined. We employ thousands of Vermonters, and our campuses and academic centers are centers of academic excellence, culture, and community.
The VSCS makes education accessible.
The Vermont State Colleges System makes it possible for all Vermonters to succeed. More than half of our students are the first in their families to go to college. Over a thousand high school students each year earn free college credit and envision themselves succeeding in college.
There is a VSCS classroom within 25 miles of every Vermonter. Our online education opportunities allow Vermonters the flexibility to achieve their educational goals no matter where they are. And our graduates love Vermont: over two-thirds of our alumni live and work in our state, benefiting Vermont every day.
The Vermont State Colleges System delivers for Vermont’s economy.
Our graduates are ready to join and build Vermont’s economy. We strive to help our students succeed in high-quality academic programs relevant to Vermont employers and Vermont communities. Through our many programs, partnerships, and initiatives, the VSCS strives to increase educational attainment, career readiness, and entrepreneurship in all orders of the state.
Founded
1963
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Montpelier, VT
The Vermont State Colleges - Community College of Vermont and Vermont State University - are Vermont's public higher education system.
Vermont is our mission.
Our mission starts with “For the benefit of Vermont.” The Vermont State Colleges System is deeply rooted in the communities and regions of the state. We educate more Vermonters annually than all the other institutions of higher education in the state combined. We employ thousands of Vermonters, and our campuses and academic centers are centers of academic excellence, culture, and community.
The VSCS makes education accessible.
The Vermont State Colleges System makes it possible for all Vermonters to succeed. More than half of our students are the first in their families to go to college. Over a thousand high school students each year earn free college credit and envision themselves succeeding in college.
There is a VSCS classroom within 25 miles of every Vermonter. Our online education opportunities allow Vermonters the flexibility to achieve their educational goals no matter where they are. And our graduates love Vermont: over two-thirds of our alumni live and work in our state, benefiting Vermont every day.
The Vermont State Colleges System delivers for Vermont’s economy.
Our graduates are ready to join and build Vermont’s economy. We strive to help our students succeed in high-quality academic programs relevant to Vermont employers and Vermont communities. Through our many programs, partnerships, and initiatives, the VSCS strives to increase educational attainment, career readiness, and entrepreneurship in all orders of the state.
Founded
1963
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Montpelier, VT
