Graduate Assistant, Strength & Conditioning

Job Description Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant provides additional expertise, guidance, and training to assigned intercollegiate athletic teams in the areas of strength development, physical conditioning, speed and agility, and injury prevention.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Design, implement and oversee strength and conditioning for assigned athletic teams.
• Coordinate schedules for assigned athletic teams’ strength and conditioning sessions.
• Assist with maintenance and overall image of the fitness center.
• Maintain accurate records regarding strength, speed, and power development.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and enforce safety procedures.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Strength and Conditioning for departmental improvement.
• Coordinate activities with the athletic training staff for required rehabilitative programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning and/or Director of Athletics.
• Will require an early morning work schedule at times.

Job Description Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant provides additional expertise, guidance, and training to assigned intercollegiate athletic teams in the areas of strength development, physical conditioning, speed and agility, and injury prevention.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Design, implement and oversee strength and conditioning for assigned athletic teams.
• Coordinate schedules for assigned athletic teams’ strength and conditioning sessions.
• Assist with maintenance and overall image of the fitness center.
• Maintain accurate records regarding strength, speed, and power development.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and enforce safety procedures.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Strength and Conditioning for departmental improvement.
• Coordinate activities with the athletic training staff for required rehabilitative programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning and/or Director of Athletics.
• Will require an early morning work schedule at times.
• Lifting weights of forty-five pounds and/or greater on a daily basis.
• Ability to demonstrate various exercise techniques.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university or college.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a collegiate strength and conditioning intern or part-time employee
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required. 
• Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Saint Leo University with full-time graduate hours

Skills:

• Proven communicator, both verbal and written.
• NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC) certified - Preferred

Abilities:

• Ability to balance requests of various programs
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs (Microsoft Office).

ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

Apply Now