Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

North Greenville University•Tigerville, SC

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About The Position

The Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach works in Athletics, teaching student-athletes correct weightlifting and conditioning techniques and designing and implementing training programs. The coach instructs athletes during sessions, evaluates programs and student progress, maintains equipment, and provides education about nutrition and nutritional supplements. The role works with coaches and athletic trainers and teaches student-athletes positive Christian life skills. The position requires mobility to demonstrate techniques and move during strength sessions, the ability to lift at least 75 pounds, and the ability to communicate instructions and hear students and coworkers. It also requires visual ability to drive, read, and use a computer, and the ability to think critically and concentrate. Overnight travel is required as needed for games, conferences, and meetings. Coaches work according to team practice, game, and travel schedules and maintain normal office hours; overnight shifts may be needed. The position may also include other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience as a player or coach required.
Strength certifications required or working toward them.
Support NGU’s mission statement and core values, and demonstrate 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.
Ability to demonstrate basic strength techniques and instruct student-athletes.
Ability to move for one hour during strength sessions.
Ability to lift equipment or other items weighing at least 75 pounds.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with students and coworkers.
Visual ability to drive, read, and use a computer.
Ability to communicate instructions to students.
Ability to think critically and concentrate.
Ability to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

Teach correct weightlifting and conditioning techniques to student-athletes.
Design and implement lifting and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
Instruct student-athletes during training sessions.
Evaluate training programs and student-athlete progress.
Provide proper care and routine maintenance of equipment.
Educate student-athletes about nutrition and nutritional supplements.
Work with coaches and athletic trainers.
Teach student-athletes positive Christian life skills.
Work according to team practice, game, and travel schedules and maintain normal office hours.
Travel for games, conferences, and other required meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.