Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball 2025-2026

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Posting Details

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Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball 2025-2026

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Basketball Men

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball 2025-2026

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Basketball Men

Job No.

998992

Posting Date

07/14/2025

End Date

Until Filled

Yes

Appointment Date

Salary

$1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours

Required

Must apply and be accepted in one of many graduate programs at Sul Ross State University.

Bachelors Degree in kinesiology or physical education, or applicable degree.

Have previous collegiate basketball experience either playing or coaching. Standard office machines; computer skills.

Preferred

Collegiate Level Coaching and/or Playing Experience. Personnel Management & Supervision. Valid Drivers License.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary

Function: Provide assistance to all aspects of the men’s basketball program at Sul Ross State University to insure a competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division II, Lonestar Conference and university rules and regulations.

Scope: Coordinate with coaching staff all aspects associated with running a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program

Duties

Ability to balance graduate course work and basketball

Assist coaching staff in on court practice duties

Ability to assistant student athletes with on court workouts, rebounding, and chalk talk

Assist coaching staff in monitoring student-athletes academic performance. Emphasis on graduation rates and academic progress.

Monitor all workouts to ensure student-athlete safety

Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all university, NCAA Division III, and conference policies

Assist in recruiting and retaining high quality student-athletes

Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in person contact, phone and visits.

Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service.

Ability to assist coaching staff with day to day operations

Ability to be flexible and work long hours

Order and maintain all equipment necessary

Comfortable using Microsoft, Synergy, Hudl, and other software

Stay current with developments in the profession

Maintain NCAA Compliance

Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills & abilities
Clear knowledge of the sport(s) of basketball; ability to develop a competitive program.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, student-athletes and alumni
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong recruiting and coaching skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the community.
Proficient with technological recruiting and coaching tools
Clear understanding of, and commitment to the NCAA Division III Philosophy as well as NCAA, ASC and departmental rules and regulations

Supervision

Received: Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Working Conditions

Usual: Nights and Weekends required.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. This position is security sensitive.

Other Information

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/ud...

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu/strategy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Intent

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Transcript 2 3. Transcript 3 4. Transcript 4 5. Letter of Recommendation (1) 6. Letter of Recommendation (2) 7. Letter of Recommendation (3)

Supplemental Questions

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