Graduate Assistant - Women's Basketball

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant within the Athletic Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader to join an innovative Athletic Department valuing academic and out-of-classroom experiences. The Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will report to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in individual and small group skill development workouts.
• Assist in strength training, agility, and conditioning workouts. 
• Assist with the recruitment process of student athletes, specifically JV players.
• Assist in coaching the JV Basketball team (practices and games).
• Participate in coaches’ meetings for practice preparation and game planning.
• Assist in practices and games for the women’s basketball team.
• Assist with personnel scouting to game plan, watching and analyzing game film.
• Assist with camps including marketing, organization, and operations.

• Perform duties related to basketball operations (schedule travel, hotels, meals, shoot-arounds etc.).

• Retaining students in the program.

• Responsible to understand the expectations of the Athletic Department.

• Provides for the safety of students and coaches, facilities and equipment while conducting activities, practices, and competitions.

• Regularly attend and participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky is seeking an innovative professional for the position of Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant within the Athletic Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader to join an innovative Athletic Department valuing academic and out-of-classroom experiences. The Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will report to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in individual and small group skill development workouts.
• Assist in strength training, agility, and conditioning workouts. 
• Assist with the recruitment process of student athletes, specifically JV players.
• Assist in coaching the JV Basketball team (practices and games).
• Participate in coaches’ meetings for practice preparation and game planning.
• Assist in practices and games for the women’s basketball team.
• Assist with personnel scouting to game plan, watching and analyzing game film.
• Assist with camps including marketing, organization, and operations.

• Perform duties related to basketball operations (schedule travel, hotels, meals, shoot-arounds etc.).

• Retaining students in the program.

• Responsible to understand the expectations of the Athletic Department.

• Provides for the safety of students and coaches, facilities and equipment while conducting activities, practices, and competitions.

• Regularly attend and participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborate with campus constituents to assess, provide and improve student experience related to Women’s Basketball.

• Understanding the culture of the Women’s Basketball program, athletic department and the campus.

• Understanding the NAIA eligibility rules.

• Operate university vehicles.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Be enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program at UPIKE and eligible for participation in the Graduate Assistant program (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better preferred).
  
• Must be able to follow the vision of the Program.
• Must be able to work under challenging conditions and with others.
• Willing to work late/flexible hours.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with others and lead.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know how to contribute to the mission of the university.

**Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan.  However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

**This position requires a two-year commitment.

Important Notes:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 05/05/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials. 

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. 

In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter 
of interest, current resume, and contact information for three to five professional references.

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