Graduate Assistant - Football

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), a NAIA School which competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for Football. Duties include administration in all phases of the programs, including recruiting, player-evaluation, practice planning and implementation, off-season conditioning, fund-raising, and scheduling, other coaching duties, or administrative duties as assigned. The position is under the direct supervision of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative duties in all phases of the program.


• Assist with all phases of competitive NAIA-compliant recruiting.


• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through game, showcase, and video observation.


• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video coordination.


• Directly responsible for position skill development in assigned area(s).


• Practice planning and implementation.


• Track, compile, and disseminate scrimmage and match statistics.


• Off-season conditioning.


• Assist with the direction of camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.


• Scheduling: Assist with arranging aspects of team travel, including but not limited to team meals for home and away contests and team lodging arrangements.


• Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations established by the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference.


• Demonstrate an ability to improve coaching skills through personal research and innovative thinking.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office.


• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.


• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in teams.


• Position requires a commitment to student confidentiality and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Attention to accuracy and detail.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.


• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program at UPIKE, and eligible for

participation in the Graduate Assistant program (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better preferred).

• Must be/remain in good standing with the University academically and judicially.


• Previous collegiate playing experience.

Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan.  However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

This position requires a two-year commitment.

Important Notes:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 05/15/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies, and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials. 

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living, and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for three to five professional references.