GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Strength & Performance

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Strength & Performance

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Strength & Performance

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Department

Athletic Performance

Essential Functions

Under the supervision of the Director of Strength and Performance, this position will develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive athletic development programs for assigned teams. Athletic development programs will be expected to be developed through collaboration with the strength and performance staff, the sports medicine staff, physical therapy staff, and respective sport coaches. The successful candidate will also assist the strength and performance staff with the training of other varsity athletic teams. Candidate will provide effective communication and motivational skills; as well as leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.

Work Schedule

This position requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, occasional weekends, and occasional holidays as dictated bycompetition schedules.

Additional Duties

Other duties include but are not limited to participating in a semester-long professional development curriculum, engaging in weekly staff meetings; assisting in the up keep, maintenance, and operation of the Performance Centers and attached fueling stations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.

Completion of at least one internship in the performance field.

Must be accepted into the

UNO

College of Graduate Studies by start date.

Must have

CSCS

or

SCCC

exam scheduled.

Must be

CPR

/

AED

certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the

NSCA

Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the CSCCa.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

All interested parties must apply through the

UNO

Website listed above. Materials submitted directly to this site will not be considered.

 

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

UNO

is a

VEVRAA

Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

$1,500-1,600 / mo

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 2024W-00389 | | Open Date | 10/07/2024 | | Close Date | 12/09/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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