Graduate Assistant, Strength and Conditioning

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
• Afford 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.

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%