Job Description:

Sports Performance Graduate Assistant - Athletics

Responsibilities Include:

Design and implementation of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams

Instruction and demonstration of Olympic weightlifting techniques

Assist with management of weight room and fueling station

Additional daily duties under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance

Knowledge and Skills needed:

Previous strength and conditioning experience in a collegiate setting

Job Description:

Sports Performance Graduate Assistant - Athletics

Responsibilities Include:

Design and implementation of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams

Instruction and demonstration of Olympic weightlifting techniques

Assist with management of weight room and fueling station

Additional daily duties under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance

Knowledge and Skills needed:

Previous strength and conditioning experience in a collegiate setting

Experience in designing and implementing training programs

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field of study

CSCS certification

CPR/AED certification

USAW certification (preferred)

Category:

Graduate Assistant

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

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The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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