Graduate Assistant Health and Human Performance (Sports Science; Part-time)

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Human Performance Support & Coaching
• Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the design and implementation of training programs for various athletic teams.
• Provide direct supervision of the weight room to ensure student-athlete safety, proper technique, and adherence to program protocols.
• Aid in the administration of physiological and performance testing (e.g., force plates, GPS tracking, heart rate variability, or velocity-based training).
• Data Management & Analysis
• Lead the daily collection and cleaning of performance data.
• Create visualization reports (dashboards) for the Director and Coaching staff to track athlete readiness, fatigue, and long-term development.
• Assist the Program Director in gathering data for internal research or program-wide performance audits.
• Administrative & Academic Support
• Manage scheduling for the performance facility and assist with the maintenance and calibration of sport science equipment.
• Serve as a peer-leader for undergraduate interns or student workers within the health and human performance department.
• Aid the graduate studies faculty and staff with recruitment and outreach events.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Must be enrolled in the prescribed MS in Sport Science courses each term.
• Requires relevant experience with data software (e.g., excel, R, SPSS, JASP, Python) and familiarity with common human performance technologies.
• Possession of (or immediate plan to sit for) a nationally recognized certification such as the NSCA-CSCS (other certifications will be considered).
• Requires clear communication skills and desire to work with college-age students.
• Maintains excellent project management skills, including flexibility, problem-solving, and leadership development skills.
• Maintains an overall grade point average of 3.00 while in the GA program.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for employment within the United States.
• Successfully completes a background screening.