Graduate Assistant Positions

The Athletics Department at Coker University has numerous graduate assistant positions open for the 2023-24 academic year within the athletics department. These positions include : athletics media relations, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, tennis, and track, and field. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of quality student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting, and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the graduate program is required. Experience as an intercollegiate athlete or coach, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations are required. AED / CPR certification prior to employment is also required.

Each of the assistantships includes tuition remission and a stipend. The positions are 10-month appointments that are renewable for a second year. To apply for one of these positions, please submit a cover letter detailing the position you are applying for, a current resume, and 3 professional references to

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Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university.

We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees

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Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.