Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach

Westminster College is looking for graduate assistants to serve the Sports Performance Department. Available positions include (1) Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach. The graduate assistant is responsible for supporting the athletic department in various responsibilities related to the field listed above. Westminster College is a member of the NCAA Division III, competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Essential Functions:

 Graduate Assistant Coach responsibilities:

• Assist with Football
• Design, implement, and lead strength and conditioning programs for 3–4 assigned varsity teams under the supervision of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Instruct student-athletes in proper lifting techniques, mobility, recovery strategies, and overall training safety
• Track and document athlete attendance, training progress, and performance metrics as applicable
• Communicate regularly with sport coaches and athletic trainers regarding athlete development, training modifications, and injury considerations
• Assist with daily facility operations, including equipment setup/breakdown, cleaning, and maintenance
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and contribute to department projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Pursuing or received CSCS or SCCC.

Compensation: Compensation for teaching an in-person course is $1,000/ credit-hour

Eligibility: 

Students are eligible for a Graduate Assistantship at Westminster College if they have been admitted to a graduate degree program at William Woods University. An official offer cannot be extended to an applicant until the student is accepted. 

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

[email protected]

573-592-5226