Sports Performance Graduate Assistant

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About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Sports Performance Graduate Assistant on the Dahlonega campus in the Sports Performance Department. The primary role will be to assist the Director of Sport Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and the break down/analysis of GPS and other performance data. This position includes a tuition waiver.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions.
• Evaluate and alter individual athlete programs.
• Writing of athletic development programs for minimum of two athletic teams.
• Collect and analyze performance data.
• Liaison with athletic trainers and sports coaches.
• Routine, daily maintenance of fitness facility.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Sports Performance Graduate Assistant on the Dahlonega campus in the Sports Performance Department. The primary role will be to assist the Director of Sport Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and the break down/analysis of GPS and other performance data. This position includes a tuition waiver.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions.
• Evaluate and alter individual athlete programs.
• Writing of athletic development programs for minimum of two athletic teams.
• Collect and analyze performance data.
• Liaison with athletic trainers and sports coaches.
• Routine, daily maintenance of fitness facility.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Successful candidate will need to be well versed in demonstrating and teaching proper technique for all lifts, including Olympic weightlifting variations.

Required Qualifications

• Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours by start date.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified required.
• CSCS or SCCCa certification must be obtained within 60 days of start date.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with collegiate strength and conditioning or personal training required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with VBT systems and other assessment technologies preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• Contact information for for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.
• _ Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled. _

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education