Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning Coach; Cochran Campus

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning Coach (Cochran Campus)

Location:

MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Graduate Assistant Coach will support MGA athletic programs while pursuing graduate education. These positions provide applied leadership training for students interested in careers in athletics, coaching, or sports administration.

• Assists the Head Coach with coaching, practices, game preparation, strategic planning, and player development.
• Supports recruiting by identifying prospects and assisting with communication, admissions, and eligibility.
• Assists with strength and conditioning, program operations, and equipment/facility management.
• Provides administrative support related to program operations and team activities.
• Mentors student-athletes and supports their academic success and overall experience.
• Communicates with coaches, student-athletes, and stakeholders to support program success.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.

Baccalaureate degree required;
Acceptance into MGA Master’s degree program required. Must be fully admitted to graduate program at Middle Georgia State University with Regular Admission Status as identified by the Graduate School in the initial acceptance letter. For each semester of an assistantship, a student must provide proof of insurance and register for a minimum of six hours of graduate course work leading to a Masters or Doctoral degree.

A graduate assistant must also maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and may not have received less than a “B” in any previous graduate course prior to an application for an assistantship.

Experience as a player or coach at the collegiate or professional level may substitute for education requirements.

• Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.
• Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles/assigned sport rules & procedures.
• Knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Peach Belt Conference rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Graduate Assistants will not be authorized to have other outside employment beyond their Assistantship.
• Position is an exempt, salaried position.
• Annual Stipend or Food & Housing Waivers (Applicant’s choice).
• Full graduate tuition coverage, excluding fees.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status").

No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.