Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning

Department: Athletics and Recreation
Reports to: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

About the role

The graduate assistant works in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in all aspects related to the operation of the strength program. In absence of the Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant assumes full responsibility for the team.

Responsibilities

• Effectively program and coach programs to assigned teams and athletes
• Collaborate with coaches, sports medicine staff, and administrative staff
• Data collection including but not limited to Wellness surveys and performance testing
• Uphold the cleanliness of environment and training facilities
• Assist athletics department with events, games, and any other activities necessary
• Participate in continuing education offered by strength and conditioning organizations
• Motivate and effectively communicate with a variety of teams and athletes
• Ensure compliance with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and bylaws
• Assist with Game Operation and Game Management as needed
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid US Driver's License
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required
• SCCC and/or CSCS certification required or scheduled test date
• Admission to Manhattanville University's graduate program
• The desire to be a strength and conditioning coach or related field
• Experience programming and coaching athletes of all ages

Skills

• Must have sport-specific knowledge
• Previous recruiting and coaching experience
• Ability to perform sport-specific drills, demonstrate activities, and set up sport-specific training aids/facility
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed for competitions and recruiting
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with student athletes, coaches, campus community, and alumni
• Time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic video knowledge preferred
• Understand and monitor the teams' social media account
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up team-specific training aids and facility maintenance

Pay

$5,000 stipend paid over 10 months

Benefits

• Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester), subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester for a maximum of four academic semesters
• Summer classes are subject to approval
• On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option)
• Limited Meal Plan

Schedule

• Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights, and weekends