Graduate Assistant -Football Fall 2023/Spring 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Athletic Department at West Liberty University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Football. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position Coach (as assigned by Head Coach)
• Equipment
• Recruit evaluation
•  Recruiting – phone calls and visits
• Game planning
• Practice planning
• Academic coordinator/advisor
• Opponent film break-down/tendencies
•  Recruit information organizer (including mailings to recruits)
• HUDL systems operator
  
• Conduct out of season conditioning
• Player development skill sessions
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Previous Playing Experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Acceptance into WLU Graduate Program

This position begins in August 2023.  Interested individuals are to apply. The application process requests that all applicants submit a cover letter, current resume, and include three professional/personal references.

Graduate Assistant benefits include 18 credits hours of tuition waiver per year and a housing waiver in select campus housing. Students are responsible for any fees. Students have the option to purchase a meal plan although it is not required even when living in campus housing. 

This position includes a stipend. 

For additional information concerning this position please contact:

Head Coach: Roger Waialae

Phone: 304-336-8294

Email: rwaialae@westliberty.edu

West Liberty University (http://www.westliberty.edu) is a small, comprehensive institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. 

West Liberty University is a four-year public university and West Virginia's oldest institution under higher education. Situated on a picturesque hilltop, just 10 miles from Wheeling, WLU is a small market metro with a rich heritage. Living costs are low, cultural opportunities and many and public parks and schools make it a great place to live, work and raise a family. WLU features a main campus and a nearby satellite campus, located at the Highlands Shopping Complex. Both locations are minutes from Pennsylvania and Ohio borders, offering easy access to major airports, shopping, dining and entertainment.

West Liberty University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Emily D’Aquila, HR Generalist / Recruiter at 304-336-8029 or emily.d’aquila@westliberty.edu (do not apply to this email).

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