Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution, member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional, position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist the Athletic Performance staff in developing and administering all phases of speed, strength and conditioning programs to 17 varsity sports 2. Develop and implement annual training programs for select varsity sports as assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance. This entails direct interaction and collaboration with the assigned sport's coaching staff to ensure the team’s needs are met by the training program developed. 3. Perform guided research and study in all aspects of the profession 4. Other duties as assigned.
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf 2. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology
Illinois State University:
Founded in 1857, Illinois State is a coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study. Its 34 academic departments in 6 colleges offer 63 undergraduate programs in more than 160 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 38 masters, 2 specialist, and 7 doctoral programs. Illinois State ranks 74th among the top 100 public universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report rankings of “Best National Universities” released in fall 2014.
Bloomington-Normal Community:
Illinois State University is located in the twin-city community of Bloomington-Normal, with a population of approximately 125,000 and is located within easy driving distance of the financial and business centers in Chicago and St. Louis. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, and traffic and commute. In their most current rankings, Forbes ranked Bloomington-Normal as 20th in its list of the Smartest Cities in America.
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Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.