Graduate Assistant - Volleyball
- Women's Intercollegiate Athletics
- Student
Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Volleyball
Department: Volleyball
Advertised Pay: Stipend Monthly Exempt
Campus Location: Washburn University
Position Summary:
About Washburn University:
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Essential Functions:
-Assist with all aspects of an NCAA Division II volleyball program.
-On-court coaching and skill instruction during practices.
-Assist with game-day operations and match preparation.
-Video breakdown and analysis of practice and match film.
-Recruiting support, including film evaluation and communication.
-Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement events.
-Administrative duties as assigned by the head coach.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s Degree required.
-Volleyball as a player and/or coaching experience required.
-Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
-Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Stipend Monthly Exempt
Background Check Required
Washburn University is committed to providing an environment for individuals to pursue educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination and/or harassment. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
