Volleyball Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Representing St. Mary’s University 

• Assisting the head coach with the administration and leadership of the Volleyball program  

• Providing coaching and instruction during training and practice activities  

• Recruiting and retaining students for the Volleyball program  

• Assisting with social media graphics, planning, and posts 

• Assisting with team travel  

• Practice planning and preparation  

• Video analysis  

• Game day preparation  

• Senior Days  

• Helping ensure team compliance with all NCAA and Lone Star Conference rules and regulations  

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications: 

To be eligible for this position, you must possess: 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Previous Volleyball coaching experience or knowledge of the game on the collegiate level  

• Exceptional organizational skills  

• Good interpersonal communication skills  

• Good computer skills  

• Good social media knowledge 

Demonstrate: 

• Positive attitude 

• Ability to resolve issues independently 

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, balance, and work at a desk, to include pushing and pulling cabinet drawers. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and respond to visual and aural cues. Must have manual dexterity to be able to operate the following equipment: computer, soccer equipment, and telephone. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye/and coordination. Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke and an environment with moderate to loud noise levels. 

Travel Requirements: Required to travel with Volleyball team. 

Benefits:  

-Stipend: $2,000 for 10 months (August-May) ($1,000 per semester). Position can be renewed for a second year if successful candidate meets or exceeds expectations during 2025-2026 academic year. 

-Credit Hours: 18 hours of graduate classes per academic year (up to 9 per Fall and Spring semester). 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume containing their interest and experience to Head Volleyball Coach, Laura Ulrich, at lulrich@stmarytx.edu.