Strength & Conditioning GA: Athlete Training, Data & Outreach

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning to assist with sport-specific training, testing, and injury prevention programs for athletic teams. The GA will support administration, coaching staff, and athletic trainers to deliver integrated performance and nutrition planning.

The role requires active enrollment in a graduate program (Exercise Science or related field) and eligibility for Federal Work-Study, with an emphasis on strong communication,

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University and eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Bachelor's degree is required; full-time enrollment in a graduate program must meet eligibility requirements for admission to Graduate Studies at Saint Xavier University.
• Undergrad in exercise science or related field of study.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors sport-specific strength training programs and sport-specific speed, agility and conditioning programs for teams and individual athletes.
• Oversees and executes athlete testing and monitoring, including data management and reporting.
• Works in partnership with administration, coaching staff and athletic training staff to provide an integrated program of injury prevention, performance training and nutritional planning.
• Monitors the weight room and safe lifting techniques of student-athletes when possible.
• Operate/oversee social media accounts for the strength and conditioning department.
• Meeting with potential student-athletes in the recruiting process.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of the graduate program in Exercise Science.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment

Exercise science background

National certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning to assist with sport-specific training, testing, and injury prevention programs for athletic teams. The GA will support administration, coaching staff, and athletic trainers to deliver integrated performance and nutrition planning.

The role requires active enrollment in a graduate program (Exercise Science or related field) and eligibility for Federal Work-Study, with an emphasis on strong communication,