Graduate Assistant - Athletic

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Performance

The Athletic Performance Graduate Assistantship is designed to provide a learning experience for those interested in pursuing a career in athletic performance. This person will assist with developing and implementing conditioning and training programs that maximize athletic performance. Working nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of this position.

This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining the institution's Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman community, the staff member will join with the institution's sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God's love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions.

Additionally, this position contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other faiths, cultures, or backgrounds.

• Schedule and conduct regular strength and conditioning sessions with student-athletes to ensure student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Collaborate with the Head Coaches to develop strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct within the mission of Newman University.
• Assist with the day-to-day cleaning, maintenance, and operation of the Fitness Center/Weight Room.
• Enforce weight room, Newman athletic department, and NCAA rules/policies at all times.
• Participate in educational projects and assignments.
• Assist with game-day operations as needed.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of and ability to comply with all NCAA Division II, MIAA Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Complete University-required trainings, including FERPA and Title IX.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Athletics department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

• Must be accepted and enrolled full time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in a Master’s degree program during the academic year (fall and spring semester).
• Previous experience in a college athletic setting.
• Genuine interest in and willingness to work with students; understanding of student attitudes, concerns and problems.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Certified through a nationally recognized strength and conditioning program, preferred.
• AED and/or CPR training preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• This is a 12-month position with a contract that requires annual renewal.
• Monthly stipend of $250.00 throughout the yearly contract.
• University housing is not provided for Graduate Assistants; however, they may coordinate with the Director of Residence Life to explore availability if housing is not at full capacity.
• Graduate Assistants will be provided with the 120-day meal plan option, which may be subject to tax implications. Meals are available only when the dining hall is open for traditional students.
• Eligible for fall, spring, and summer tuition waiver. The student is responsible for payment of books, general fees, parking, and living expenses. Must follow tuition waiver policy and submittal deadlines.

• Graduate Assistant for Athletics Communications may not hold other full-time employment. Other part-time employment in or outside the University must receive prior approval from the Director of Athletics.
• Tuition remission scholarships are dependent upon enrollment in the course(s) by regular, tuition-paying students. The university reserves the right to move classes from the face‑to‑face modality to the online modality in order to ensure a reasonable minimum class size is met, at the sole discretion of the university. Tuition remission scholarships do not guarantee that any course will be available in any given…