Sports Performance Graduate Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for Graduate Assistant for Strength, Conditioning, and Sports Performance.

The selected candidate will assist in preparing our student-athletes for competition. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College and operate and conduct themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

This position reports directly to the Director of Strength, Conditioning, and Sports Performance. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Strength, Conditioning, and Sports Performance department.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design, implement, and manage in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs for multiple men's and women's Olympic sports.
• Assist with the daily operation of the football strength and conditioning program as needed.
• Communicate daily with sports medicine staff regarding athletes' health and return to play progress.
• Collaborate with sport coaches of assigned teams to monitor athlete training loads (including sport-specific training and strength and conditioning) and athletic development.
• Assist with the daily upkeep and maintenance of two athletic weight rooms.
• Maintain professional working relationships with athletic training, academics, and respective coaching staffs.
• Other duties, as assigned, relevant to efficiently operating the strength, conditioning, and sports performance program.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Admittance into the grad program; certification by the National Strength & Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association, or USA Weightlifting; and up-to-date CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Candidates must possess outstanding communication skills - both written and oral, have the ability to manage large groups of athletes in a safe and organized manner, possess great initiative, and possess a solution-oriented mindset that maximizes the student-athlete experience.

Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

A valid drivers license and clean driving record (if travel is required).

APPLICATION

To apply for the position: send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

David Scorzelli - Director of Strength, Conditioning, and Sports Performance - Human.resources@newberry.edu