Grand View (Des Moines, IA): Grand View University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Women’s Basketball - Graduate Assistant position (tuition waiver + stipend) starting Fall 2026 semester.
SUPERVISED BY: Head Coach & Assistant Coach
Selected Candidate will receive valuable hands-on coaching experience in all aspects of coaching, as well as the opportunity to learn and grow in the sport of Basketball.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Women’s Basketball staff in all aspects of training. Be an example to student athletes in professional conduct, sportsmanship, teamwork and academic excellence.
- Attend all games and practices.
- Conduct recruitment activities in accordance with NAIA rules and regulations.
- Assist with Women’s Basketball related camps and clinics.
- Support the academic success of athletes to ensure eligibility, retention, and graduation.
- Assist in program logistics including transportation, travel, meals, transportation, inventory and lodging.
- Assist in marketing and branding efforts including social media
- Fostering and building good mentor relations with players.
- Promote a positive and disciplined team culture that aligns with Grand View University values and university standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Assistant Coach
- Candidates must hold a BA/BS degree. Degrees in Sports Management, Coaching, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field are preferred
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification required
- Must complete NAIA Coaching Modules
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Good character & communication skills, self-motivation, and leadership skills are essential.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to be a collegiate coach and will possess a strong work ethic, high character values, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and a willingness to learn and grow
All applicants must apply through our online application system.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification
- Completion of NAIA Coaching Modules
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Good character, communication, self-motivation, and leadership skills
- Pass pre-employment background check
- Degree in Sports Management, Coaching, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
- Strong desire to be a collegiate coach, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
What We Do
Grand View University is a private liberal arts institution in Des Moines, Iowa, offering bachelor's and master's degrees. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, it focuses on the development of the whole person and prepares a diverse student body for successful careers through a career-oriented, liberal arts-grounded curriculum.
