Field Hockey Graduate Assistant

Ball State University Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for a Field Hockey Graduate Assistant. The GA will support the Head Coach and staff in the day‑to‑day operations of a Division I program, including coaching support, player development, recruiting operations support, and administrative functions. The selected candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to operating within all Ball State University, Mid‑American Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

This is a full graduate assistantship position. You will work 20 hours each week during the 2026‑27 academic year. You will receive a stipend and tuition remission benefits.

For master’s students, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on their undergraduate degree (or 3.0 in the latter half of the previous degree) is required to obtain an assistantship.

For doctoral students, a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2 on their master’s degree (if a master’s degree is required for admission).

To maintain a graduate assistantship appointment, all graduate students must also maintain good academic standing with the University (3.0 for a Master’s student and 3.2 for a Doctoral student) and stay enrolled in at least 6 graduate credit hours per semester.

• Assist with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and skill
• Support game preparation, scouting, and opponent
• Contribute to individual player development plans and positional Program Operations
• Assist with team travel preparation and itineraries
• Assist with CARA logs and other operational duties
• Assist practice setup, game preparation, equipment/gear organization, field
• Assist with video exchange, breakdown, and internal analytics workflows (as assigned).

• Assist with recruiting operations, including communications support, visit logistics, and database/records
• Support creation/organization of recruiting materials and coordination of recruiting‑related administrative

• Promote a positive student‑athlete experience consistent with Ball State and team
• Coordinate/support community engagement, camps/clinics, and alumni relations activities as

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies; complete required

• Bachelor’s degree completed prior to start
• Must be admitted to a Ball State graduate program and maintain graduate enrollment/eligibility
• Ability to work 20 hours per week during the appointment
• Availability for evenings/weekends and team travel as
• Demonstrated organizational skills, professionalism, and strong communication

• Playing and/or coaching experience in field hockey (collegiate level preferred).
• Experience with video breakdown, scouting workflows, or sport performance
• Familiarity with recruiting operations in collegiate Compensation and benefits (Graduate Assistantship)
• Tuition remission per Ball State Graduate School policy (Graduate Assistantship includes 30 credit hours; non‑resident tuition waived; student remains responsible for student service fee, mandatory fees, and applicable program/course fees).
• Biweekly stipend (amount determined by the hiring department).
• Additional GA benefits and resources as described by the Graduate School

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Caitlin Johnson, Head Field Hockey Coach, sh.