Graduate Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
Eastern Michigan University
Location
Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan
Quick overview
Provide support for communication, technology, business operations, and student affairs within the Intercollegiate Athletics department. Assist in the administration of programs, offices, and curriculum under the guidance of staff or faculty.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Requirements include maintaining a 67% course completion rate and enrolling in at least 6 credits during Fall and Winter semesters.
Job description
Title: Graduate Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
Employee Classification: GS
Pay Grade: GS 00
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Strength and Cond
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations, or student affairs activities for more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver, subject to federal tax.
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 1–2 assigned Olympic sport teams;
- Supervise team training sessions;
- Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
- Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.
- Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
- Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 1–2 assigned Olympic sport teams;
- Supervise team training sessions;
- Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
- Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required. GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Admission and enrollment in a graduate program are required. Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required. Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, Sports Management or a related field is required.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential is required.
- CPR/AED certification is required.
- Full-time enrollment in an Eastern Michigan University graduate program and compliance with eligibility requirements to serve as a graduate assistant is required.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Special Instructions
Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours in each academic year (September 1 to August 31); $10,000 stipend (Fall and Spring) paid bi-weekly.
Appointment Percentage: 100%
Benefits
- Tuition Waiver
- Stipend
