Athletics Assistant (PT), Sport Performance

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About Us

 

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity?  Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

 

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

 

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About Us

 

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity?  Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

 

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists coaches and coaching staff in all aspects related to the assigned program
2. Assists in the designs and implementation of Sports Performance Programs for assigned teams, as assigned
3. Supports the implementation of plans and programs to achieve appropriate and necessary physical fitness of assigned athletes and implements injury prevention programming, all in a positive training environment
4. Provides support for department-wide priorities and initiatives
5. Organizes, supervises, coordinates and employs sound coaching techniques and practices
6. Participates in university and Department of Athletics events as required
7. Prepares student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete for Conference Championships and post-season competitions
8. Supports the program¿s plan to create an atmosphere favorable to the ethical, academic and athletic development of student-athletes

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
¿ Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations.
¿ Serves as a spokesperson for the intercollegiate program
¿ Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and the public

Job Summary

 

Provides support to leadership, coaches, staff and students within the Athletics Department. Performs a variety of functions, assigned by the head sports performance coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to training and conditioning student-athletes, purchasing supplies and equipment for training, team specific activities, game-day warmups. Adheres to all rules and regulations of KSU, NCAA, ASUN Conference, and Big South Conference; assists in the organization & planning of practices, player development, regional recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties related to athletics
2. Provides support to assigned unit, staff, coaching staff, student-athletes or external partners
3. May assist with set up and break down of on and off-campus events and promotions

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience

Other Required Qualifications
May required a current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
CSCS (through the NSCA) or SCCC (through the CSCCa)
 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education or athletics administrative support

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES
Complies with all NCAA, A-Sun Conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules, and regulations
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

 

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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