GAC Softball

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for providing leadership support to the Head Coach and assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of quality student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting, field maintenance, and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit, retain, and graduate successful student athletes for the University of Saint Mary and the athletic program.

• Ensure strong skill development for each individual student-athlete and their own personal progress, including one-on-one hitting and fielding sessions.
• Assist with practice planning and in-practice execution. 
• Assist with daily field work and preparation for practice.
• Monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes by academic checks and study hall.
• Direct individual player performance evaluation process.
• Organize fundraising and community service events to support our mission at the University of Saint Mary.
• Promote our university and softball program through the use of social media, etc.
• Assist with Alumni support and organizing. 
• Supervise student-athletes during all organized team activities, travel, and games.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and uniforms in good working condition.
• Develop and maintain a commitment to follow NAIA and regional conference rules and regulations.
• Maintain a positive working relationship and attitude with faculty, staff, and students.
• Active participation in the Champions of Character and implementing the values in the softball program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate Degree
• 2 years of experience playing college softball 
• Accepted into University of Saint Mary Master’s Program

TO APPLY:
 Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu