Minneapolis, MN -- North Central University (NCU) Athletics is excited to announce multiple Graduate Assistant (GA) positions available for the 2025-2026 academic year. These opportunities offer aspiring coaches and professionals hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while pursuing a graduate degree in a Christ-centered academic environment. Currently, Athletics has numerous coaching positions and one athletic communications position open. 

Steps to Apply

1. Apply for your desired graduate assistant position below.
2. Apply to North Central's online graduate program here.
3. Contact the designated individual listed below via email to express your interest in the position or to inquire further about the opportunity.

*For information on North Central's graduate degree offerings, please visit the university's website here.

Graduate Assistant - Coach Application

Position Purpose: The Coaching Graduate Assistant position is responsible for contributing to the overall success and operations of the athletic department while providing support for individual sports. This includes recruiting, developing, and retaining student-athletes who fit the university culture while fostering spiritual, academic and athletic growth. Additionally, this position supports the Director of Athletics and Administrative staff in fulfilling the mission and vision of NCU athletics and enhancing the overall experience and well-being of student-athletes. 

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Communications Application

Position Purpose: The Graduate Assistant Athletic Communications position is responsible for contributing to the overall success and operations of the athletic department while providing support for the athletics communication department. This includes fostering spiritual, academic and athletic growth. This position supports the Director of Athletics and Administrative staff in fulfilling the mission and vision of NCU athletics and enhancing the overall experience and well-being of student-athletes. Athletics communication at North Central aims to support the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, informing and engaging a wide variety of constituent groups regarding news, contests, and other information pertaining to the athletics department and the university. This position will be given responsibility to work independently as the primary sport liaison for multiple sports while also contributing to the athletics communications team in its overall efforts to achieve objectives and goals.

Open Graduate Assistant Positions and Contact Information:

Program	Contact Person	Email
Men's Soccer	Head Coach - Keith Bleyer	kcbleyer@northcentral.edu
Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field	Head Coach - Delaney Butler	dmbutler@northcentral.edu
Men's and Women's Golf	Head Coach - Greg Sweeney	gjsweene@northcentral.edu
Women's Volleyball	Head Coach - Jessica Curry	jlcurry@northcentral.edu
Esports	Head Coach - Tyler Collins	tjcollin@northcentral.edu
Women's Basketball	Head Coach - David Rohrbach	jdrohrba@northcentral.edu
Softball	Head Coach - Madi Hecox	mvhecox@northcentral.edu

North Central University Mission Statement:
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Graduate Assistant positions at North Central offer tuition benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to mentor and serve student-athletes in a dynamic and faith-filled setting. Positions remain open until filled, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.