Description
Title: Graduate Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
Employee Classification: GS
Pay Grade: GS 00
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Strength and Cond
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations, or student affairs activities for more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver, subject to federal tax.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 12 assigned Olympic sport teams;
- Supervise team training sessions;
- Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
- Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
- Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 12 assigned Olympic sport teams;
- Supervise team training sessions;
- Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
- Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required. GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Admission and enrollment in a graduate program are required. Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required. Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.
- A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, Sports Management or a related field is required.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential is required.
- CPR/AED certification is required.
- Full-time enrollment in an Eastern Michigan University graduate program and compliance with eligibility requirements to serve as a graduate assistant is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Special Instructions:
Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours in each academic year (September 1 to August 31); $10,000 stipend (Fall and Spring) paid bi-weekly.
Appointment Percentage:
100%
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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