Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

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Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

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Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Description

• Teaching correct weight lifting and conditioning techniques to student-athletes.
• Design and implement lifting and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• Instruction of student-athletes during sessions and games.
• Evaluation of programs and the progress of student-athletes.
• Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Provide education on nutrition and nutritional supplements.
• Works directly with all coaches and athletic trainers.
• Responsible for supervising assistants, graduate assistants and work study students.
• Teaching student-athletes positive Christian life skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility - ability to demonstrate basic strength techniques and to instruct techniques to student athletes, move for 1 hour during strength sessions, lift equipment or other items of a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.
• Visual ability to drive, read and use a computer.
• Communication with students well enough to dictate instructions.
• Cognitive/Emotional – ability to critically think and concentrate.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• The position is a full-time position in Athletics. The assistant strength coach reports directly to the Director of the Strength and Conditioning Center.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Coaches are required to work according to team schedules for practice, games, travel, and maintain normal office hours.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required for games, and attending conference and other required meetings.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience as a player or coach required.
• Strength certifications required.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.

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