Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC 29688

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Overview

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC 29688

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Overview

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

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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.
• Evaluation of programs and the progress of student-athletes.
• Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Provide education on nutrition and nutritional supplements.
• Works with all coaches and athletic trainers.
• 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 part-time position in Athletics.  The graduate assistant strength coach reports directly to the head strength and conditioning coach.

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, attending conferences, 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 or working towards.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
• Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
• Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.

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