Graduate Assistant - Sports

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant - Sports Performance

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant in Sports Performance. The primary role will be to assist the Director of Sport Performance in writing and implementing comprehensive and progressive athletic development programs and the break down/analysis of GPS and other performance data. This position will include a tuition waiver.

• Conduct training sessions.
• Evaluate and alter individual athlete programs.
• Writing of athletic development programs for minimum of two athletic teams.
• Collect and analyze performance data.
• Liaison with athletic trainers and sports coaches.
• Routine, daily maintenance of fitness facility.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Performance.

• Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel.
• Successful candidate will need to be well versed in demonstrating and teaching proper technique for all lifts, including Olympic weightlifting variations.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.

• Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours by start date.
• Minimum one year experience with collegiate strength and conditioning or personal training.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
• CSCS or SCCC required.

• Experience working with VBT systems and other assessment technologies preferred.

• Resume
• Cover letter

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education