Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning!

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH POSITION: Supports Athletics by providing effective coaching to all Athletic teams; working closely with other professional staff members to ensure smooth function of the student-athlete needs; designing and programming strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams; assisting with items/tasks within the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education

• Must be matriculated in a graduate degree program at Saint Joseph’s College before the actual start date for the GA position

• CPR/AED certification is required and must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position

• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) is required

• At least one year of experience in positions involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength and conditioning programs for men and women is preferred. Student-athlete experience, in any sport at the collegiate level, is preferred
   

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK ANTICIPATED: 0-20 hours, available August-May. Early afternoon and evening hours are expected.

A Graduate Assistant may not exceed 20 hours per week in their GA position. A GA may work concurrent employment off-campus with prior permission from the supervisor providing the assistantship, with the primary consideration being that the additional hours do not compromise the student’s academic progress or their assistantship responsibilities. GAs are not permitted to work additional assignments; beyond their GA position, at SJC.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning!

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH POSITION: Supports Athletics by providing effective coaching to all Athletic teams; working closely with other professional staff members to ensure smooth function of the student-athlete needs; designing and programming strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams; assisting with items/tasks within the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education

• Must be matriculated in a graduate degree program at Saint Joseph’s College before the actual start date for the GA position

• CPR/AED certification is required and must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position

• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) is required

• At least one year of experience in positions involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength and conditioning programs for men and women is preferred. Student-athlete experience, in any sport at the collegiate level, is preferred
   

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK ANTICIPATED: 0-20 hours, available August-May. Early afternoon and evening hours are expected.

A Graduate Assistant may not exceed 20 hours per week in their GA position. A GA may work concurrent employment off-campus with prior permission from the supervisor providing the assistantship, with the primary consideration being that the additional hours do not compromise the student’s academic progress or their assistantship responsibilities. GAs are not permitted to work additional assignments; beyond their GA position, at SJC.
 

EMPLOYEES WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAININGS?  Bloodborne Pathogen, Hazard Communication

Community-Based Service Work Requirement: In support of our core value of compassion, which calls us to “consciously reach out beyond our college boundaries to serve the needs of others,” all Federal Work Study (FWS) student employees at Saint Joseph’s College are expected to complete eight (8) hours of community-based service work, prior to FWS exhausting. These hours can be completed all at once or incrementally. You will receive payment for the 8 community-based service hours as completed on a bi-weekly basis. FWS student employees will have ten weeks to complete their eight (8) hours of community-based work from the start of their position. This work is to be coordinated with the student employee’s department manager throughout the semester and students can participate as it fits their schedule. This community-based service work relates directly to the Core Values of Community, Justice, Excellence, and Respect which are the foundation of the College.

Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer and applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.

Mission Statement
Saint Joseph's College of Maine, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the vision of Catherine McCauley, is a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition distinguished by its welcoming community. We foster an on-going dialogue between faith and reason so as to prepare our learners to live meaningful lives that improve the world around them.

Vision Statement
In fulfillment of its mission, Saint Joseph's College of Maine will be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that forms individuals who practice humility, justice, and compassion, as Jesus did, in solidarity with the marginalized.

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