Walsh University Looking for Graduate Assistant-Strength and Conditioning-Athletics Full Time

Position Summary

Walsh University is looking for a Graduate Assistant to work in cohort with our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The primary function of this position is to help properly conduct safe strength and conditioning sessions for Walsh Universitys various athletic programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports
• Communicate with athletes, coaches and sports medicine effectively and in a timely manner
• Assist with the monitoring of other sports teams as needed
• Provide instruction for safe and effective lifting
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Serve as a good role model within the athletic department by maintaining or improving their own level of personal fitness
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, and abiding by Walsh University policy and procedure and NCAA II compliance legislation and conference rules.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and/or the Vice President for Athletics

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

• Must have a bachelors degree in Exercise Science or a related field and accepted into Walsh University
• Must hold a current CSCS (NSCA) or CSCCa (SCCC) or be in the process of obtaining one
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED

Education:

• Must have bachelors degree in a related field

Work Experience:

• On floor coaching experience with both male and female athletes/clients
• 1 prior internship within a strength and conditioning program

Skills and abilities:

• Possess professional communication skills
• Should have great work ethic and be open to learning
• Ability to design and implement strength and conditioning programs
• Strong knowledge of proper exercise form/execution
• Basic computer skills (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

At times, lifting various weights, demonstrating correct weight lifting form and exercise techniques. Exposure to loud noises such as weights being moved and loud music.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc. Applicants must send a resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected] for consideration.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.