2025-2026 Season

Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Softball

Position Accountable To: Head Softball Coach

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the softball program, including practice duties, game-related activities; overall program logistics, committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assisting with recruitment and admission of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events. 

Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the appropriate application of these rules.

Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

30% - Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility                       

30% - Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Junior Varsity)

10% - Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development                        

10% - Supervision of Athletes                                                    

10% - Program-Specific and Department Fund Raising     

10% - Other                                                                       

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: (

Bachelor's Degree required.

Must be accepted in to the graduate program at Central Methodist University.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for contests and games.  

Set up softball equipment and facility for practices and games.

 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience working in a college environment.  Microsoft Word.

 OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Due to recruiting and overnight travel, applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Missouri vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the CMU guidelines. Ability to gain and maintain CMU driving approval is required.  

Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests, recruiting activities and athletic fundraising events. 

Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources.  Applications and instructions are located on the website at www.centralmethodist.edu. 

 CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole.  They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented.  Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU.   Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.