Graduate Assistant - Men's Lacrosse

Shorter University is a Christ centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians. All employees are expected to sign and adhere to the Personal Lifestyle Statement prior to hire. The Personal Lifestyle Statement, as well as the Statement of Faith and Biblical Principles on the Integration of Faith and Learning, are located at http://www.shorter.edu/wp-content/uploads/personal_lifestyle_statement.pdf , http://www.shorter.edu/wp-content/uploads/statement_of_faith.pdf,  and http://www.shorter.edu/wp-content/uploads/faith_integration.pdf .

Graduate Assistant, Men’s Lacrosse Team

Shorter University

Shorter University, a NCAA Division II institution which competes in the Gulf South Conference, is currently accepting applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant to the Men’s Lacrosse team. This position will be responsible for assisting the Head and Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coaches with sport specific coaching, travelling with the team, equipment inventory control, game preparation, practices, strength & conditioning programs, and all other duties as assigned by the Head or Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the University, the Athletics Department, the Gulf South Conference, and the NCAA. 

Master’s
degree options are: MBA, MBA emphasis in Sports Management, or Master of Management.
In exchange for hours worked for the team, the successful candidate will be
given free tuition for graduate courses subject to the Graduate Assistantship
Guidelines of the University.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate
will be guided by high morals and character that exemplify their Christian
beliefs in their everyday walk, and possess a strong work ethic, excellent
communication skills, and resilience to a fluid work schedule.    

Previous experience in high school or university Men’s Lacrosse as a coach and/or player is required.

Required:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution and admission to the Shorter University Online Graduate Program.

Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
or Sports Management.

Shorter
University is an NCAA Division II institution competing in the Gulf South
Conference, located in beautiful Rome, GA approximately 70 miles northwest of
Atlanta.  

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians. 

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