Football Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively perform duties associated with building a highly successful Football program and help create a culture of excellence in everything the program does for student athletes as directed by Head Football Coach. The GA Football/Strength and Conditioning will help supervise and train a football roster as well as assist and practice and game preparation. The successful candidate should demonstrate and support a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity. Must embrace the philosophies and rules of NCAA Division III and the ASC, under the direction of the Head Coach Football Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work with large groups of athletes in strength and conditioning
• Assist in game evaluation with specific responsibilities.
• Assist in pre-practice preparation.
• Supervise specific areas of practice as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist in recruiting and game management as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist in all aspects of practice and daily activities, as directed by Head Coach.
• Maintain professional communication skills with all student athletes.
• Assist with specific needs as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach with academic and retention meetings.
• Follow all NCAA rules and regulations as well as those of the ASC
• All other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Director

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively perform duties associated with building a highly successful Football program and help create a culture of excellence in everything the program does for student athletes as directed by Head Football Coach. The GA Football/Strength and Conditioning will help supervise and train a football roster as well as assist and practice and game preparation. The successful candidate should demonstrate and support a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity. Must embrace the philosophies and rules of NCAA Division III and the ASC, under the direction of the Head Coach Football Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work with large groups of athletes in strength and conditioning
• Assist in game evaluation with specific responsibilities.
• Assist in pre-practice preparation.
• Supervise specific areas of practice as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist in recruiting and game management as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist in all aspects of practice and daily activities, as directed by Head Coach.
• Maintain professional communication skills with all student athletes.
• Assist with specific needs as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach with academic and retention meetings.
• Follow all NCAA rules and regulations as well as those of the ASC
• All other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Director

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Be certified by a National Strength and conditioning organization or in process of becoming certified
• Collegiate athletic experience preferred.
• Ability to relate to young adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a university team member.
• Ability to travel overnight with trhe team.
• Knows and abides by policies of Schreiner University, ASC, NCAA.
• Ability to become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED (automatic external defibrillator)
• Valid Coaching license preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance, and good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Out of town overnight travel for inter-collegiate athletic contests, meetings, conferences and recruiting efforts using personal vehicle or university vehicle.
• Weekend and holiday work schedule when necessary.
• Overtime work required during season and post season play/recruiting/meetings.
• 75% walking or standing during season and practice.
• 80% of time at desk during off season.
• Driving of university vans to transport athletes to games.

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