Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning

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Location:

Columbia, MO

| | Job Id: 2537 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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| | | Position: Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning | |

Location:

Columbia, MO

| | Job Id: 2537 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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Graduate Assistant – Strength and Conditioning

Department: Athletics

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Staff, Part-time

Pay: $10,000 stipend to be paid on a prorated basis per pay period for a 10-month period from August to May (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary: The Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant will provide overall support to the Columbia College athletic programs.

• Assist strength & conditioning staff members with daily workouts and coverage of all athletic teams and other duties as assigned by the strength and conditioning and administrative staff.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

  • Assist in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports teams.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff development sessions, clinics, and certification trainings
  • Maintain awareness of current research and trends in sport science and performance training
  • Provide feedback to athletes regarding performance and improvement areas
  • Track athletes' progress and adapt workouts in coordination with coaching staff and athletic trainers
  • Supervise team and individual training sessions to ensure proper technique, safety, and compliance
  • Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts.
  • Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of NAIA rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the appropriate application of these rules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be accepted in to the Graduate Program at Columbia College.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a college environment

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.

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