Role Description

The Graduate Assistant role is an avenue for an individual to professionalize their coaching experience in the Women’s Basketball program. The successful candidate must be enrolled as student at Briercrest Seminary. https://www.briercrestseminary.ca/admissions/new. As well, this roll will require a strong commitment and adherence to all the rules and regulations of Briercrest College, the ACAC, and the CCAA.

Note: This role will be remunerated through scholarships

Qualifications

• Agreement to live within the Briercrest Institutional Covenant and align with the mission, vision, and values of Briercrest College and Seminary
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Relevant coaching experience and or competitive experience at the collegiate level
• Grow in knowledge and abilities as a basketball coach
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in social media applications

Expectations

• The Graduate Assistant will work with the Head Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Basketball Team, including but not limited to assisting in all:
  • Practice sessions
  • Competitive events
  • Pre-season and in-season conditioning programs
• Participating in the Day-to -day operations of the program
  • Player development
  • Recruiting
  • Travel arrangements
  • Helping to manage the social media account
• Evaluations will be done periodically both for and by the Graduate Assistant
• A commitment to overall professionalism in the workplace (i.e., conduct, attire, speech, etc.)

Team relationships

• The Graduate Assistant will report directly to the Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Applications

For more information, or to apply for this role, please contact Anthony Skepple askepple@briercrest.ca