Graduate Assistant-Volleyball

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;

• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and/or Experiences

• 1 to 2 years of experience in volleyball either coaching or playing;

• Enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in graduate-level credit coursework.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist coaching staff with the implementation of daily practice;

• Assist with the coordination operations; securing hotel contracts, transportation reservations, meals, travel itineraries, etc.;

• Manage team budgeting and financial reporting using Workday software;

• Assist coaching staff with recruiting;

• Analyze opponents’ gameplay and prepare tactical reports;

• Assist management duties; manage equipment/apparel; 

• Assist with social media content development;

• Other duties assigned by Head Volleyball Coach.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes;

• Possess excellent written and communication skills;

• Possess excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);

• Ability to work with diverse populations of faculty, staff, students, and community members;

• Maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality.