Title: Graduate Assistant, Strength and Conditioning

Employee Classification: GS

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Subdivision: I A Strength and Cond

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations, or student affairs activities for more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver, subject to federal tax.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 1–2 assigned Olympic sport teams;
• Supervise team training sessions;
• Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
• Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.

Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 1–2 assigned Olympic sport teams;
• Supervise team training sessions;
• Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and
• Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.

Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required. GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Admission and enrollment in a graduate program are required. Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required. Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, Sports Management or a related field is required. 
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential is required.
• CPR/AED certification is required. 
• Full-time enrollment in an Eastern Michigan University graduate program and compliance with eligibility requirements to serve as a graduate assistant is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours in each academic year (September 1 to August 31); $10,000 stipend (Fall and Spring) paid bi-weekly.

Appointment Percentage:

100%