Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Graduate Assistant - Strength & Conditioning Department Athletics Rate of Pay $13 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 20 hours per week (14 weeks)/schedule is flexible based on the team the GA is working. Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Graduate Assistant General Description

Assist with the coordination and oversight of the strength and conditioning program for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Essential Job Duties

1. Design yearly athletic performance plans for assigned teams.

2. Supervise and coach assigned team through the athletic performance plan.

3. Daily execution of athletic performance plan for the assigned team.

4. Assist in administering the athletic performance plans for other teams.

5. Create a testing prescription for your assigned team and help administer the testing

prescription with other teams.

6. Collaborate and communicate with coaching staffs to create a yearly athletic performance plan.

7. Deliberately work and communicate with the Athletic Training Staff to enhance the student-athlete experience.

8. Work to finish any project given by the staff to continue with education efforts.

9. Attend to daily maintenance upkeep projects along with daily/weekly cleaning sessions.

All GAs work under the direct supervision of full-time faculty and/or staff.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University of Montevallo and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and admission into the Masters of Science in Exercise Science program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must successfully complete NCAA DII University online modules.
• Must be able to receive and follow instruction from full-time faculty and staff; carefully following all directives.
• General knowledge of physiology, athletic training, nutrition and exercise science.
• Familiarity with strength and conditioning equipment and facilities.
• Ability to provide an excellent client experience, showing empathy motivating clients.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow cleaning and disinfecting practices of work spaces and equipment.
• Ability and maturity to handle/maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong verbal and written professional communication skills.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and collegial attitude at all times.

Preferred Major EXNS Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Must be CPR/AED/First Aid certified, and provide documentation

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Open Date 06/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents