Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Associate Athletic Director
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Strength
and Conditioning position.

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (9-months) in addition to a 100% tuition waiver. The student
must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include but not limited to:

• Work closely with director of strength and conditioning to design and implement

strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports.

• Assist with the program implementation of all sports.
• Providing instruction for safe and effective lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Supervise day-to-day activities, conduct periodic performance and strength testing.
• Assist in equipment maintenance.
• Regular professional communication with sport coaches and sports medicine

personnel.

• Compliance with all NCAA and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with campus Rec Center operations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted into a Mercyhurst
graduate degree program (https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad). Additionally,
candidates should have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and
possess professional communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to
work evenings and weekends.
Minimum certification requirements include a current NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC), and
current CPR, First Aid, and AED.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi-
tasking and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Experience includes coaching strength and conditioning for
intercollegiate athletes and teams.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter,
resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship
status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected
characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

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nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.