Graduate Assistant, Track and Field

The Augsburg Athletics Fellowship Program provides professional experiences in coaching which complements graduate instruction and research. The Graduate Assistant fellow is responsible for assisting the head coach with the development and success of their assigned sport. This position is anticipated to start on August 3, 2026.

Requirements

• Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC, and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
• Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
• Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
• Mentor student-athletes.
• Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervene with appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning, and program organization as assigned.
• Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate.
• Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
• Assist with camps and clinics.
• Supervise student workers, if applicable.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Benefits

• Full tuition benefits for all passed courses.
• $6,000 annual stipend, paid bi-weekly.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Dental insurance benefits.
• Vision insurance benefits.
• Life insurance benefits.