Sports Performance Graduate Assistantship

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking candidates for a Graduate Assistant position. This a 9 month position which begins August 4th and runs through May 8th. Candidates will aid in all areas of strength and conditioning instruction with NCAA Division I athletes. The Graduate Assistant will collaborate with the Director for Sports Performance in order to gain knowledge and experience related to collegiate strength and conditioning programs including but not limited to: flexibility, speed, agility, Olympic-style weightlifting, sports nutrition, and supervision of team and individual workouts.

Position Responsibilities:

-Develop and implement programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country as well as Track & Field Throwers to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas;
-Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design;
-Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries;
-Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances;
-Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises;
-Maintain safe and effective equipment;
-Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid;
-Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve sports performance program;
-Administrative Responsibilities related to the Sports Performance Department

Required Qualifications:

-Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

-Must be enrolled in the Center for Sports Leadership Distance Learning Graduate program through Virginia Commonwealth University

-The Graduate Assistant must have practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction. Experience in a Division I Collegiate weight room setting preferred. Experience with Olympic-style lifts helpful.

-Must have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning and a willingness to learn.