Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning

Job Title: Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Reports to: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Effective Date: 8/3/26

# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 1

Job Description

The graduate assistant works in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in all aspects related to the operation of the strength program. In absence of the Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant assumes full responsibility for the team. 

Responsibilities For Graduate Assistant Coaching Position

Specific Responsibilities: 

Include, but are not limited to: 

• Effectively program and coach programs to assigned teams and athletes 
• Collaboration with coaches, sports medicine staff and administrative staff 
• Data collection including but not limited to Wellness surveys, and performance testing 
• Uphold the cleanliness of environment, and training facilities 
• Assist athletics department with events, games, and any other activities necessary 
• Participate in continuing education offered by strength and conditioning organizations 
• Motivate and effectively communicate with a variety of teams and athletes  
  
  

Duties/Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and bylaws
• Assist with Game Operation and Game Management as needed
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have sport specific knowledge
• Previous recruiting and coaching experience
• Ability to perform sport specific drills, demonstrate activities, and setup sport specific training aids/facility
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed for competitions and recruiting
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with student athletes, coaches, campus community, and alumni.
• Time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic video knowledge preferred
• Understand and monitor the teams’ social media account
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required 
• SCCC and/or CSCS certification required or scheduled test date 
• Admission to Manhattanville University’s graduate program 
• The desire to be a strength and conditioning coach or related field 
• Experience programming and coaching athletes of all ages 
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up team specific training aids and facility maintenance
  
  

Salary

• $5,000 Stipend paid over 10 months 
• Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester) 
• Subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester for a maximum of four academic semesters.
• Summer classes are subject to approval 
• On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option)
• Limited Meal Plan
  
  

Hours Expectation

• Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights and weekends.
  
  

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

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