Job Description
Graduate Assistant - Softball
Job Type: Graduate Assistant
Job Number: 00507
Location: 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH
Division: Student Affairs
DESCRIPTION
Otterbein University, in partnership with Antioch University Graduate School, seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Softball program for the 2026-27 academic year.
Otterbein University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, Ohio, Otterbein is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution with a strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence.
This is a 10-month position that includes a full graduate tuition waiver, a stipend valued up to $6,000 (less applicable taxes), a meal plan, and potential housing support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Graduate Teaching Assistant is a 10-month position beginning Fall 2026 and is renewable for a second year (maximum of two years), contingent upon successful performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Graduate Assistants must meet all graduate program requirements, maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and remain enrolled in graduate coursework each semester through Otterbein University or Antioch University.
Evening and weekend work is required, along with limited team travel.
The Graduate Teaching Assistant for Softball will assist the Head Softball Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NCAA Division III program, including:
- Assisting with the planning and execution of practices and game-day coaching.
- Providing instruction in the development of individual and team softball skills.
- Recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, Ohio Athletic Conference, and University regulations.
- Assisting with practice planning, scouting, opponent analysis, and game preparation.
- Monitoring student-athlete academic progress and supporting retention efforts.
- Assisting with team travel, equipment management, scheduling, and other administrative duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Acceptance into a graduate program with Otterbein University or an on-line or low residency Graduate program with Antioch University:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Allied Health (MSAH), Master of Athletic Training (MAT), Master of Arts Teaching (MAT), Master of Art in Education (MAE), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Ohio
- Must live locally while classes are in session
- A valid driver license; Must complete Otterbein Driving certification.
- Previous participation and/or coaching experience in college athletics preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Apply: Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application, including a cover letter, resume and three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.
Otterbein University's achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/5410848/graduate-assistant-softball
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Otterbein is a regionally-accredited liberal arts university. Since its founding in 1847, Otterbein has been recognized for its pace-setting ideals, its ground-breaking integrative studies curriculum, its standing among the country’s first co-education institutions, and its commitment to serve the public good. Located in picturesque Westerville, Ohio — just minutes away from downtown Columbus — we are a perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students to find internships and worldwide networking opportunities.
Location: Westerville is a residential community of 36,000 residents on the northeast side of Columbus, Ohio, offering a small-town atmosphere with all the conveniences and opportunities of a big city. Otterbein’s 140-acre campus is accented by the historic Towers Hall, which was constructed in 1872 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Enrollment: Approximately 3,000 men and women from throughout the United States and several foreign countries.
Curriculum: Otterbein offers a choice of more than 70 majors and 44 minors, as well as individualized courses of study. We also offer five graduate programs in business administration, education and nursing, including our doctor of nursing practice degree.
Student/Faculty Ratio: The student to faculty ratio at Otterbein is 12:1.
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