Graduate Assistant Coach Jobs in Largo, FL (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities

• Assists in coaching student athletes individually and in groups. Assists in the planning and execution of team practice sessions. Demonstrates course management, drills and encourages supervision.
• Assists in the scouting and recruiting of potential student athletes. Attends tournament sites to identify talent, travels to tournaments to evaluate student athlete prospects and maintains written and telephone correspondence accordingly. All while maintaining compliance with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Responsible for administrative functions included, but not limited to, monitoring the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport's budget. Requests cash advances for team travel from the Athletics Business Office and accounts for all expenditures by timely submitting receipts.
• Monitors and maintains the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the program. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring student athlete's social networking websites.
• Participates in public relations activities. Assists with planning and coordinating promotional and fund raising activities.
• Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned by Head Coach

Qualifications
Education Level:
Additional Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of coaching experience at the high school, collegiate or professional level. Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for the required experience.
Education Level:
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization, and one year of coaching experience at the high school level or above. Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience. Additional education and/or experience may be required for certain sports, or for strength and conditioning coaches. Related coaching experience at the professional level can be substituted for the degree requirements.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Education Level:
Preferred Qualifications: At least one year coaching experience at the college/university level. Prior playing experience at the collegiate or professional level a plus.
Requires: Criminal History Background Check - Level 1
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.