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Graduate Assistant: Athletics Coaching Positions

Universities of Wisconsin · Kenosha, WI · Part time

Posted Feb 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your playing or coaching background in this sport.

What they are checking: Whether they bring real sport knowledge that will help the head coach and athletes.

Tell me about a time you gave feedback to a teammate or athlete who was struggling.

What they are checking: Whether they can coach with honesty and encouragement rather than only criticism.

What kind of coach do you want to be in five years, and how does this role get you there?

What they are checking: Whether they have direction and see this GA role as real development.

What would you do

You would coach in UW-Parkside's NCAA Division II program while studying in the Master of Sport Management program. How will you balance coaching, classes and travel?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan, since in-season demands are heavy for a full-time student.

How would you build trust with athletes who are close to your own age?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep professional boundaries while still connecting with players.

Say the head coach asks you to run a practice plan you disagree with. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they share their view respectfully in private and then support the head coach's decision.

How would you respond if an athlete told you they were struggling with their mental health?

What they are checking: Whether they would listen, take it seriously and connect the athlete with professional support.

About the work

You will also teach an activity class for the Health, Kinesiology and Sport Management department. How would you plan the first day of that class?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a class for non-athletes with clear goals, safety and inclusion.

What do you know about NCAA Division II recruiting rules, and what would you do if unsure whether contact with a recruit was allowed?

What they are checking: Whether they would check with compliance first, since mistakes affect the program and recruits.

How would you use video or data to help an athlete improve?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring practical tools to player development.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Graduate Assistant: Athletics Coaching Positions Job Category: Other Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Ad Hoc Program Specialist Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s NCAA Division II athletics department. The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment. The coaching graduate assistants will also serve as an instructor for an activity class for the Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Management department (HKSM). To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program. UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why! Available Position: • Wom en’s Basketball • Men’s Basketball • Track & Field/Cross Country (Throws) • Track & Field/Cross Country Key Job Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to : • Planning and execution of practice. • Player development • Opponent scouting & Film breakdown • Recruitment of student-athletes • Travel and operational logistics • Organizing camps and clinics • Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes • Consistently demonstrate a positive team player attitude, building and maintaining professional working • relationships with all departmental staff, including but not limited to the athletics administration, the sports medicine department, support staff, and other department coaches. • Represent the athletics department through collaboration with a variety of campus groups. • Represent the athletics department appropriately and intentionally through community involvement, • speaking engagements, media responsibilities, etc. • Represent UW-Parkside as appropriate with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (NSIC ) and the NCAA. • Consistent with NCAA Bylaw 11 and institutional procedures, Coach understands and agrees that if Coach is found in violation of any NCAA or Conference Legislation or fails to report a violation, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations. • Perform other duties as assigned Key Job Responsibilities: Department: Athletics Compensation: $9,000 plus full tuition waiver Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree. • Experience as a student-athlete, manager, and/or coach in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Relevant experience in the area of recruiting, scouting, and player development. • Experience handling administrative tasks of a sports program in college athletics. • Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively. How to Apply: To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application: • Resume • Cover Letter - indicate which graduate assistantship you are applying for Contact Information: Adam Schemm, schemma@uwp.edu Legal Notices and Important Information Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.  (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin  Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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