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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average monthly pay for coaching graduate assistant in the United States is $3,854.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,000.00 and $4,375.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Coaching Graduate Assistant vs Athletic Trainer?

AspectCoaching Graduate AssistantAthletic Trainer
Required CredentialsUsually pursuing a master's degree, some coaching certificationsCertification from NATA, state licensure, relevant degrees
Work EnvironmentSports teams, athletic facilities, universitiesClinics, sports fields, hospitals, schools
Employer & IndustryColleges, universities, sports organizationsSchools, sports teams, healthcare facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Coaching Graduate Assistant and Athletic Trainer roles often overlap in sports settings, but they differ mainly in credentials and responsibilities. Coaching GAs focus on assisting with team strategy and player development while pursuing graduate studies. Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals specializing in injury prevention and treatment. Both roles are vital in sports environments, but their career paths and qualifications vary significantly.

What are the typical responsibilities of a coaching graduate assistant?

As a Coaching Graduate Assistant, you can expect to support the head and assistant coaches with a variety of tasks throughout the sports season. Responsibilities often include organizing practice drills, helping with athlete performance analysis, managing equipment, and coordinating team travel and logistics. You may also assist with recruiting efforts, academic monitoring, and administrative duties. This role offers hands-on coaching experience while allowing you to develop leadership and organizational skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What is a coaching graduate assistant?

Coaching Graduate Assistants (GAs) are individuals who assist athletic teams while pursuing a graduate degree at a college or university. They typically support head and assistant coaches with tasks such as conducting practices, analyzing game footage, mentoring athletes, and handling administrative duties. In exchange, GAs often receive tuition waivers, stipends, or both as part of their compensation. This role provides valuable hands-on experience for those aspiring to build a career in coaching or sports administration. Graduate Assistant positions can be highly competitive and require a strong background in the relevant sport.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a coaching graduate assistant?

To thrive as a Coaching Graduate Assistant, you generally need knowledge of sport-specific techniques, a bachelor's degree, and enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with video analysis software, team management platforms, and NCAA compliance systems is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills help you effectively support coaching staff and mentor student-athletes. These skills are crucial for developing athletes, ensuring program compliance, and contributing to the overall success of the team.
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Infographic showing various Coaching Graduate Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,251 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Graduate Assistant: Women Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach

North Park University

Chicago, IL • On-site

$3.0K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

WOMEN’S SOCCER GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH

North Park University, a proud member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for the position of Women’s Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach. The assistantship will begin in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester.

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the women’s soccer program at North Park University.
  • Analyze performance and instruct athletes in soccer techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition.
  • Assist with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
  • Execute practice and game planning/evaluation, including video exchange and breakdown.
  • Ensure a commitment to the academic success of soccer student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
  • Manage equipment usage.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Soccer Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.

Remuneration

  • $3,000 stipend per semester
  • Full tuition remission
  • Meal plan

Requirements

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Coaching or playing experience and extensive knowledge of the sport of soccer at the collegiate level are required.
  • Applicant must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
  • Applicant must be able to work an non-traditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends).
  • Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
  • Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Benefits

  • $3,000 stipend per semester
  • Full tuition remission
  • Meal plan