Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning

Responsibilities

• Effectively program and coach programs to assigned teams and athletes
• Collaboration with coaches, sports medicine staff and administrative staff
• Data collection including but not limited to Wellness surveys, and performance testing
• Aid in the upkeep of the environment and training facilities
• Assist with athletics department events, games, and other activities
• 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

Requirements

• Must have sport specific knowledge
• Previous recruiting and coaching experience
• Ability to perform sport specific drills, demonstrate activities, and setup sport specific training aids/facility
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid US Driver’s License
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required
• SSCC 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

• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University

Benefits

• Salary: $5,000
• Stipend paid over 10 months
• 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 Hours

Pay

$5,000

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.