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Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking candidates for a Graduate Assistant position.
This is a 9-month position which begins August 4th and runs through May 8th. Candidates will aid in all areas of strength and conditioning instruction with NCAA Division I athletes. The Graduate Assistant will collaborate with the Director for Sports Performance to gain knowledge and experience related to collegiate strength and conditioning programs including but not limited to: flexibility, speed, agility, Olympic-style weightlifting, sports nutrition, and supervision of team and individual workouts.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country as well as Track & Field Throwers to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas;
- Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design;
- Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries;
- Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances;
- Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises;
- Maintain safe and effective equipment;
- Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid;
- Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve sports performance program;
- Administrative responsibilities related to the Sports Performance Department.
Required Qualifications:
- Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
- Must be enrolled in the Center for Sports Leadership Distance Learning Graduate program through Virginia Commonwealth University.
- The Graduate Assistant must have practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction. Experience in a Division I collegiate weight room setting preferred. Experience with Olympic-style lifts helpful.
- Must have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning and a willingness to learn.
Salary Range: $14,000/year scholarship
Position Details:
Department: Athletics
Employment Type: G9 - Graduate Assistant 9
Restricted Status:
FTE:
Exemption Status:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tyler Wrenn
Contact Email: dtwrenn@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
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