Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Position Title:Graduate Assistant: Athletics Coaching Positions
Job Category:Other
Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:Ad Hoc Program Specialist
Job Duties:The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the2026-27academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin's NCAA Division II athletics department.
The successful candidates willworka 10-month appointment for the2026-27academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain openuntilfilled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for amutually-agreedupon earlier start date and summer employment.
The coaching graduate assistants will also serve as an instructor foranactivity class for the Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Management department (HKSM). To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.
UW-Parkside isa great placeto start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in700 acresof woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a communitythat'seasy to call home. Find out why!
Available Position:
Key Job Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will includebut are not limited to:
relationships with all departmental staff, including but not limited to the athletics administration, the sports medicine department, support staff, and other department coaches.
Consistent with NCAA Bylaw 11 and institutional procedures, Coach understands and agrees that if Coach is found in violation of any NCAA or Conference Legislation or fails to report a violation, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
Key Job Responsibilities:Department:Athletics
Compensation:$9,000 plus full tuition waiver
Required Qualifications:Experience as a student-athlete, manager, and/or coach in college athletics, high school, professionalsportsor relevant equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:How to Apply:To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter -indicate which graduate assistantship you are applying for
Contact Information:Adam Schemm, schemma@uwp.edu
Legal Notices and Important InformationEmployment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable AccommodationsIt is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
Parkside Crime Statistics ReportIn compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of WisconsinParkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
Transcript RequirementPlease note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.