Field Hockey Graduate Assistant Ball State University Athletics Muncie, Indiana About This Job Opportunity Ball State University Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for a Field Hockey Graduate Assistant. The GA will support the Head Coach and staff in the day-to-day operations of a Division I program, including coaching support, player development, recruiting operations support, and administrative functions. The selected candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to operating within all Ball State University, Mid-American Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

This is a full graduate assistantship position. You will work 20 hours each week during the 2026-27 academic year. You will receive a stipend and tuition remission benefits. For master’s students, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on their undergraduate degree (or 3.0 in the latter half of the previous degree) is required to obtain an assistantship. For doctoral students, a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2 on their master’s degree (if a master’s degree is required for admission).

To maintain a graduate assistantship appointment, all graduate students must also maintain good academic standing with the University (3.0 for a Master's student and 3.2 for a Doctoral student) and stay enrolled in at least 6 graduate credit hours per semester.

Duties and responsibilities: Coaching & Player Development ·Assist with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and skill development. ·Support game preparation, scouting, and opponent analysis. ·Contribute to individual player development plans and positional instruction. Program Operations ·Assist with team travel preparation and itineraries ·Assist with CARA logs and other operational duties ·Assist practice setup, game preparation, equipment/gear organization, field setup. ·Assist with video exchange, breakdown, and internal analytics workflows (as assigned). Recruiting Support (NCAA-compliant) ·Assist with recruiting operations, including communications support, visit logistics, and database/records organization. ·Support creation/organization of recruiting materials and coordination of recruiting-related administrative tasks. Student-Athlete Support & Culture ·Promote a positive student-athlete experience consistent with Ball State and team values. ·Coordinate/support community engagement, camps/clinics, and alumni relations activities as assigned.

Compliance ·Maintain knowledge of and comply with all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies; complete required trainings. Required qualifications ·Bachelor’s degree completed prior to start date. ·Must be admitted to a Ball State graduate program and maintain graduate enrollment/eligibility requirements. ·Ability to work 20 hours per week during the appointment term. ·Availability for evenings/weekends and team travel as required. ·Demonstrated organizational skills, professionalism, and strong communication abilities. Preferred qualifications ·Playing and/or coaching experience in field hockey (collegiate level preferred). ·Experience with video breakdown, scouting workflows, or sport performance analytics. ·Familiarity with recruiting operations in collegiate athletics. Compensation and benefits (Graduate Assistantship) ·Tuition remission per Ball State Graduate School policy (full academic-year full GA includes 30 credit hours; non-resident tuition waived; student remains responsible for student service fee, mandatory fees, and applicable program/course fees). ·Biweekly stipend (amount determined by the hiring department). ·Additional GA benefits and resources as described by the Graduate School To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Caitlin Johnson, Head Field Hockey Coach, at caitlin.walsh@bsu.edu.

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