Graduate Assistant - Field Hockey

Graduate Assistant -

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Louisville, KY Posted:

Feb 25, 2026

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Part-time Non-Exempt Position ID:

197524

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant Field Hockey Coach will provide support and assistance to the Head Coach. The Graduate Assistant receives graduate tuition covering a maximum of 6 hours per semester (not including summer) and a stipend.

Specific duties include:

Assist with planning and implementing practices, scouting, individual coaching sessions, equipment, office work, and other duties as assigned. Manage student-athlete skill development and performance analysis; Recruit qualified student-athletes for admission while adhering to NCAA Division I and University standards. Monitor academic advisement and progress of student-athletes; Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University, its programs, and personnel. Abide by and comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the Department of Athletics and University. Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work is performed in an outdoor environment but may require indoor activities. Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required. Personal athletic experience as a collegiate/professional field hockey player and/or related field preferred. Possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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