Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Primary duties include but are not limited to; programming for and implementing programs for assigned teams, while assisting with others, communication with sport coaches and athletic training staff, and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a McKendree graduate program is required.

A passion to coach, previous experience working in collegiate/high school/private strength and conditioning.

Working towards certification through NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC).

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Primary duties include but are not limited to; programming for and implementing programs for assigned teams, while assisting with others, communication with sport coaches and athletic training staff, and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a McKendree graduate program is required.

A passion to coach, previous experience working in collegiate/high school/private strength and conditioning.

Working towards certification through NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC).

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Applicable certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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