Graduate Assistant (Ex)

Position Information

Classification Title Graduate Assistant FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.50 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

Assigned 2 teams:

Equestrian

Cheerleading& Dance Dawgs

Assist with other teams

Strength Training

• Consult with coaching staff to determine season strength goals and expectations

• Develop a plan to meet team strength goals and expectations

• Implement and track the strength program with the team, modifying where necessary, while keeping the coaching staff informed

• Teach proper lifting techniques

• Supervise strength technique and practices, especially in team settings

• For all teams that are assigned in assistance- help with the above assignments as instructed by the responsible strength & conditioning coach.

Conditioning

• Consult with coaching staff to determine season conditioning goals and expectations

• Develop a plan to meet team conditioning goals and expectations

• Implement and track the conditioning program with the team, modifying where necessary, while keeping the coaching staff informed

• Supervise conditioning technique and practices, especially in team settings

• For all teams that are assigned in assistance- help with the above assignments as instructed by the responsible strength & conditioning coach.

Counseling

• Rehabilitation- Consult with trainers regarding limitations and plan to restore athletes to full participation

• Nutrition- Provide/facilitate nutrition counseling deemed necessary by the coaching staff

• Lifestyle and Time Management Provide/facilitate counseling as deemed necessary by the coaching staff

• Rules Establish expectations and monitor behavior in the strength and conditioning facilities

Facility Maintenance & Administration

• Assist Director of S&C or Assistant Coaches with Strength and Conditioning programs

• Assist in maintaining facilities

• Maintain daily cleaning duties

• Respond to requests for information to support the Athletic Department

• Support the department by effectively communicating and keeping colleagues

informed and offering to assist and help out

• Develop relationships with the team's coaching staff and players

• Provide administrative support as necessary

• Monitor behavior in the strength and conditioning facilities

• Track progress with each team's goals, plans and progress

• Maintain a steady communication with the team's coaching staff

• Share the Stegeman Annex Weight Room rules with the team and establish additional team rules with coaching staff and adhere to the rules

• With all assigned sports- attend reasonable number of home events as well as an occasional practice

• Demonstrate professionalism and a clean appearance at all times

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Background Investigation Policy Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Amy Bales Recruitment Contact Email abales@sports.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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