Graduate Assistant - Sports Performance

About Us

 

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

 

The University of North Georgia Sports Performance Department is seeking a Graduate Assistant Sports Performance Coach. The primary role will be to assist the Director of Sport Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and the break down/analysis of GPS and other performance data.

Responsibilities

 

• Conduct training sessions.

View Full Description

About Us

 

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

 

The University of North Georgia Sports Performance Department is seeking a Graduate Assistant Sports Performance Coach. The primary role will be to assist the Director of Sport Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and the break down/analysis of GPS and other performance data.

Responsibilities

 

• Conduct training sessions.
• Evaluate and alter individual athlete programs.
• Writing of athletic development programs for minimum of two athletic teams.
• Collect and analyze performance data.
• Liaison with athletic trainers and sports coaches.
• Routine, daily maintenance of fitness facility.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance. 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel. 
• Successful candidate will need to be well versed in demonstrating and teaching proper technique for all lifts, including Olympic weightlifting variations. 
• Strong communication skills both oral and written. 

Required Qualifications

 

• Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date a Bachelor's Degree. 
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours by start date.
• Min One year experience with collegiate strength and conditioning or personal training.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified. CSCS or SCCC required. 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience working with VBT systems and other assessment technologies preferred. 

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....

Institutional Values

 

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php 

Conditions of Employment

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

 

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

 

• Position of Trust

Apply Now

View Less Description