The Northern Arizona University Athletic Department is searching for a qualified, enthusiastic, creative, and driven candidate to serve as a Graduate Assistant in the Women’s Basketball Program. This position will receive a tuition waiver upon acceptance into graduate school, and a $10,000 annual stipend (10 months). It is expected that the selectee would hold the position for two years while completing their master’s degree. Start date for this position is August 19th, 2024 with a strong preference of earlier arrival that will be discussed upon job offer.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the Women’s Basketball Coaching staff in the day-to-day responsibilities of a
Division I basketball
• Basic understanding of basketball video / scouting software to assist coaching staff with
video/scouting report needs
• Assist director of operations with daily practice set up and clean up (clock, equipment,
floors swept, film) and clock operation / stats during practice
• Assist in equipment management including oversee laundry home/away
• Assist in recruiting / organizing male practice squad
• Assist with visiting team practices / shoot arounds
• In-game statistical assistance and organization of timeouts (chairs / water / towels, etc.)
• Team Travel: Assist Director of operations and coaching staff with any needs on the road
• Social Media: Assist in social media marketing of Women’s Basketball Program
• Assist coaching staff in outreach efforts with community, alumni, supporters
• Other duties as assigned to continue to elevate program and department mission and
goals

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Desire to obtain a Master’s Degree
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and strong work ethic
• Strong working knowledge of collegiate athletics, preferably experience at the DI
collegiate level
• Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary

To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to Tabitha Kangas, Director of Women’s Basketball
Operations, at [email protected]

Deadline to Apply:
Wednesday May 31st, 2024