Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant)

Academic Year

2024-2025

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for assisting in the strength and conditioning of student athlets. The Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant) reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

This is a student position open to current

UIW

graduate students.

The start date for this position may be contingent upon reopening of the

UIW

campus.

Essential Functions

Responsible for all scheduling, training, testing, organization and administration of teams as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, this may include educating student-athletes in areas of nutrition and banned substances.

Assist directly with the football program as needed.

Responsible for maintenance of weight room, supplement areas and all equipment.

Work effectively with all Sports Medicine, Sport coaches, Administration and University staff.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Sincere desire and passion to assist student-athletes in reaching their athletic performance and personal goals. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Demonstrate a willingness to enforce weight room, UIW athletic department rules/ policies, and NCAA rules at all times. - Demonstrated proficiency in teaching the Olympic Lifts and their variations. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Acceptance into a UIW graduate program | | Required Work Experience |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications |
- One (1) year working in a collegiate strength & conditioning program. - Prior experience as a collegiate student-athlete. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
Documented progress toward any or all of the following certifications: S.C.C.C, USAW,
C.S.C.S. | | Work Hours |
- 25 hours per week, varied hours; - Some night & weekend hours will be required at select points of the calendar year | | Physical Demands |
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1252PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | | Salary | $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 07/17/2024 | | Close Date | 05/31/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. * Do you hold or are you working towards any or all of the following certifications: S.C.C.C, USAW, C.S.C.S. Please specify.

(Open Ended Question)