Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for 1–2 assigned Olympic sport teams;

• Supervise team training sessions;

• Demonstrate and instruct proper weightlifting techniques, and

• Assist with all football strength and conditioning responsibilities, including practices, travel, and game day operations.

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, Sports Management or a related field is required. 

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential is required.

• CPR/AED certification is required. 

• Full-time enrollment in an Eastern Michigan University graduate program and compliance with eligibility requirements to serve as a graduate assistant is required.

• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required.

Special Instructions:

Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours in each academic year (September 1 to August 31); $10,000 stipend (Fall and Spring) paid bi-weekly.