Graduate Assistant

Position Description

Advertised Job SummaryAt USC Upstate, we strive to provide individualized and broad graduate assistantship experience. The overall goal of the graduate assistantship program is to gain knowledge and experience through opportunities so that upon graduation, an individual is ready to move into a full-time position within the field of collegiate athletics administration.

Job Duties

The Graduate Assistant for the Development Soccer Program is a 20 hour per week graduate assistantship in the Department of Athletics. This position supports the Director of Development Soccer programs within the USC Upstate athletic department. This position reports to the Director of Development Soccer Programs.

Specific Duties will include:

Coaching & Player Development

• Assist in planning and conducting training sessions and practices
• Provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes
• Support game-day coaching, including strategy and in-game adjustments
• Analyze team and opponent performance using video and data tools

Recruiting

• Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes
• Maintain recruiting databases and communication logs
• Assist with campus visits and recruitment events
• Ensure compliance with NCAA or institutional recruiting guidelines

Operations & Administration

• Organize practice schedules, travel arrangements, and equipment
• Handle administrative duties such as paperwork, reports, and budgeting assistance
• Coordinate team meetings, events, and community outreach initiatives

Academic & Student Support

• Monitor student-athlete academic progress
• Encourage academic success and personal development
• Act as a mentor and role model for student-athletes

Compliance

• Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional policies
• Participate in compliance education and ensure program adherence

QualificationsQualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

· Acceptance into the Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia or acceptance into any master’s program at USC Upstate

· Must be accepted as a graduate student to accept this graduate assistant appointment

· Successful background check

· Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous playing or coaching experience in intercollegiate athletics

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite

· Knowledge of soccer analytics/video software (e.g., Hudl,) is a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

· Comfort with juggling multiple tasks

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, coaches, and supporters

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Attention to detail

Work Environment

• Combination of office, field, and travel settings
• Fast-paced, team-oriented athletic environment

Compensation

• Stipend of $1,000 per month for a 10-month academic year (August-May), with the possibility of a summer appointment

• Out-of-state tuition waiver, if applicable (valued at approximately $12,000 to $16,000 per year depending upon how many hours the candidate attempts)

• Candidate is responsible for in-state tuition and related fees, which is approximately $10,300 to $14,000 per year depending upon how many hours the candidate attempts

• USC Upstate Parking Permit