Women Basketball Graduate Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA

About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
Help lead a vibrant Women's Basketball Team with an impressive record and dedicated students, while offering your teaching skills in the College of Education. Valdosta State University is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC). The Lady Blazers finished the 2023-2024 season with a 30-3 record overall, setting a new school-record for consecutive wins at 27 games. This marked the third-longest winning streak in GSC history, and the program-best 23-1 in Gulf South Conference play. The Lady Blazers won both the GSC regular season and conference tournament titles.
Selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in coaching and managing an assigned university sports program (women's basketball).
This is a 12-month benefited Athletic Department position with teaching responsibilities in the Teacher Education Department, College of Education.
Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B) , VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
Typical Allocation of Duties :
(percentages may vary throughout the year depending on the needs of the unit):
Supervise, instruct, and train - 70%
Supervise, instruct, and train student-athletes through practices and the monitoring of academic progress and through game-day team management.
Recruitment - 10%
Recruit student athletes. Attend high school sporting events to identify potential recruits.
Assist in overseeing facilities - 10%
Assist in overseeing the maintenance of sports facilities and the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
Schedule games and manage travel - 10%
Assist in developing game schedules and in managing team travel.
Supervisor Expectations
Position is involved in all aspects of the Women's Basketball program to include, but not be limited to:

• On-court coaching.
• Video scouting and review of opponents.
• Recruitment of student-athletes.
• Monitoring of academic status of student-athletes.
• Coordination of outside community activities.
• Supervision of graduate assistant and student assistant coaches and staff.
• Scheduling of opponents.
• Coordination of travel.

A successful candidate will possess:

• A master's degree and a minimum of one-year of coaching experience or high school head coaching experience.
• An academic and teaching background in health, physical education, human performance or related field.
• Experience as a collegiate student-athlete.

Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Master's degree and over three (3) years of related work experience in coaching field.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask c andidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy
  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Motor Vehicle Policy
  • Workers Compensation (new hires)
  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations
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