Athletic Performance - Graduate Assistant

Company: Creighton University
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Under general direction of Director of Athletic Performance, this individual is assigned specific teams to design and implement all aspects of Athletic Performance. In addition, this individual will be assigned additional teams to assist with program implementation. This position will also assist with intern curriculum implementation, nutrition station and supplementation duties as assigned. This position will be expected to collaborate with coaches, athletic training, nutrition and mental health to ensure the best possible experience and performance for their student-athletes. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Minimum Qualifications

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  Bachelors' Degree in related area. Successful candidate will need to be accepted into one of Creighton University's graduate-level programs (typically two-year programs).
  
• Basic knowledge of Olympic lifting and variations
  
• Knowledge of specific sport concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations
  
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
  
• Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training
  
• Verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Interpersonal/human relations skills with a desire to collaborate with colleagues
  
• Organizational/planning skills.
  
• Leadership and motivational skills.
  
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
  
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
  
  
  Required Licenses/Certifications
  
  
  CSCS or SCCC
  CPR/First Aid/AED
  USAW Sports Performance Level I (preferred)
  
  
  Duties
  

  
  Instruct strength training and conditioning exercises to student-athletes, and oversee team workouts, on the court, field and in the APC.
  Communicate with coaches and student-athletes on individual student-athlete progress and plans for improvement.
  Organize, design and implement workouts for student-athletes. Work to improve knowledge of workout design and implementation.
  Assist in maintaining nutrition table and nutrition supplementation program
  Assist with internship curriculum and implementation of learning program
  Supervise daily operation of weight room/equipment maintenance and general cleaning
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  AAP/EEO Statement
  Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
  
  Disclosure Statement
  This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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