Graduate Assistant - Athletics Strength and Conditioning

Responsible for implementing and supervising strength and conditioning training programs for student-athletes in a variety of spots.

1. Assists Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the design, implementation and supervision of strength, speed, agility and conditioning programs for NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports.

2. Develops and coordinates programs that will assist student-athletes achieve overall physical strength. 3. Provides proper weight lifting and exercise technique instructions.

4. Ensures the proper weight lifting and exercise technique instructions. 5. Ensures the proper operation of the strength training center, which includes conducting risk management and equipment maintenance.

6. Schedules and oversees training sessions for student-athletes including, but not limited to, training student-athletes in proper weight lifting techniques and conditioning practices, recording and interpreting results as well as evaluating appropriate correlation of fitness components necessary to meet optimal individual performance levels.

7. May supervise part-time support staff in the sports training center, which includes making recommendations for hiring, training work allocation.

8. Assists in aspects of recruiting, marketing and promotion of the sports training center. 9. Enforces policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and weight training facilities.

10. Performs equipment maintenance check to ensure safety of equipment. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications 0 years of working experience required.

1-2 year of experience of collegiate playing experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications Salary Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08 / 26 / Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

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