Title Information Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant Job Class Code10096 FLSAExempt Minimum Qualifications 1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program. 2. Must be in good academic standing 3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan. Position Information Posting NumberA1196 Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Athletics Strength and Conditioning LocationEdinburg, Texas CollegeN/A DepartmentAthletics DivisionDivision of President FTE Scope of Job Responsible for implementing and supervising strength and conditioning training programs for student-athletes in a variety of spots. 1. Assists Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the design, implementation and supervision of strength, speed, agility and conditioning programs for NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports. 2. Develops and coordinates programs that will assist student-athletes achieve overall physical strength. 3. Provides proper weight lifting and exercise technique instructions. 4. Ensures the proper weight lifting and exercise technique instructions. 5. Ensures the proper operation of the strength training center, which includes conducting risk management and equipment maintenance. 6. Schedules and oversees training sessions for student-athletes including, but not limited to, training student-athletes in proper weight lifting techniques and conditioning practices, recording and interpreting results as well as evaluating appropriate correlation of fitness components necessary to meet optimal individual performance levels. 7. May supervise part-time support staff in the sports training center, which includes making recommendations for hiring, training work allocation. 8. Assists in aspects of recruiting, marketing and promotion of the sports training center. 9. Enforces policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and weight training facilities. 10. Performs equipment maintenance check to ensure safety of equipment. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications 0 years of working experience required. 1-2 year of experience of collegiate playing experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications Salary Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date08/01/2025 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Open Date04/22/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46802 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application