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Posted: 17-Nov-25

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Paid & scholarship, see detail

Categories:

Coaching

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Work Award: $9,000 Scholarship: Reduces tuition from $50,400 to $5,000/year

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Description: Graduate assistantships accompanied by a partial scholarship are available for individuals interested in pursuing a master’s degree with a specialization in coaching women at the intercollegiate level. Candidates should have an undergraduate academic record of high caliber, and advanced skill and/or experience coaching. The deadline for applying to the program is March 1, 2026.

Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Lacrosse, Strength and Conditioning, Softball, Field Hockey, Rowing.

To Apply: Visit our website at https://www.smith.edu/academics/graduate-study/ess for an overview of the program and https://applygrad.smith.edu/apply/ to apply.

Questions? Send an email to Exercise and Sport Studies, Smith College, at essoffice@smith.edu or the head coach of the sport you are interested in coaching (https://smithpioneers.com/staff-directory)

Employer Information: The graduate program in exercise and sport studies prepares individuals to coach women’s collegiate teams. Recognized nationally for its excellence, our program received accreditation from the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE). The program connects theory with practice by linking coursework with assistant coaching experiences. All students are in residence for two years.

Required Education: 4 year degree, 3.0 GPA

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Smith College The Smith College master’s program in exercise and sport studies is devoted exclusively to the practice of intercollegiate coaching of collegiate women’s teams. Our goal is to produce quality intercollegiate coaches for female athletes. Students with diverse and high-quality undergraduate backgrounds who have had intercollegiate athletic experience as players and coaches are prime candidates for the ESS master of science degree. The program is interdisciplinary by design, combining a background in social science and scientific information about exercise and sports with practical experiences encompassing all aspects of coaching. A unique and essential aspect of our program is that all students are required to engage in coaching work throughout the semester that makes up the practicum component of the degree. This practicum work is directly connected to the learning experiences students engage in within their classes. Graduates of the program are ideally suited to take on the role of head coaches and strength and conditioning coaches of intercollegiate teams. Connections working at Smith College https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21826066/teaching-coaching-graduate-assistantships-for-2026-2027 Return to Search Results