Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball 2026-2027

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.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

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