Graduate Assistant (GK), Men’s & Women’s Soccer

The Graduate Assistant (GK) for Men’s & Women’s Soccer at Eastern Oregon University serves as a crucial support role within the Athletics Department. Under the guidance of the Head Coaches, the Graduate Assistant will actively contribute to team development, player management, and program promotion. Responsibilities include assisting with roster management, training sessions coordination, scouting, and fostering relationships with local soccer communities. The position requires strong organizational skills, collegiate soccer experience, and a commitment to promoting a positive team culture.

Student Job Title	Graduate Assistant (GK), Men’s & Women’s Soccer
Department	Athletics
Hiring Supervisor	Jessy Watson – Head Coach MSOC & Josh Goodman – Head Coach WSOC
Rate of Pay	– 90% of Tuition – Possible Stipend
Work-Study Eligible?	N/A
Position Summary	The Graduate Assistant (GK) for Men’s & Women’s Soccer at Eastern Oregon University serves as a crucial support role within the Athletics Department. Under the guidance of the Head Coaches, the Graduate Assistant will actively contribute to team development, player management, and program promotion. Responsibilities include assisting with roster management, training sessions coordination, scouting, and fostering relationships with local soccer communities. The position requires strong organizational skills, collegiate soccer experience, and a commitment to promoting a positive team culture.
Responsibilities	– Representing Eastern Oregon University Men’s Soccer and Athletic department in all manners, including the participation in promotional and public related events depending on availability – Assist with building a competitive roster according to the program guidelines – Assist with planning, supervising and coordinating the training sessions and games – Train the GK’s of the team according to the program’s philosophy Scout high school and junior college goalkeepers in the region during off season  – Create and maintain healthy relationships with the local high school, college and club coaches – Assist with organizing and running ID Camps – Assist in managing the players behavior inside and outside the soccer field – Any other GK coach duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by program’s management, according to employee’s availability – Good communicative and organizational skills
Minimum Qualifications	College Level GK experience – Played Collegiate soccer
Preferred Qualifications	– GK Coaching experience at U15 and up – In possession of a GK coaching license – Possess relationships with the College/HS/Club coaches
Academic Learning Outcomes	– Be able to build and implement a training/practice plan – Be able to build, design, and implement a Game Model – Will be conduct group meetings and trainings
Industry Learning Outcomes	– Practice Planning – Game preparedness – Fitness regimen implementation – Periodization schedule
Career-Readiness Learning Outcomes	– Coaching experience at the collegiate level – Grassroots licensure – Coaching Systems of play
Open Date	Mar 21, 2024
Close Date	Open until filled
First Day of Application Review	Starting April 1st
Estimated Start Date	August 1st, 2024
Send Applications Materials to:	Email: Jessy Watson- watsonja@eou.edu
Application Instructions	– Cover letter – Resume
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.