Job Details

Graduate Assistant - Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Program

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Details

Posting Number - STU00040PO23

Job Title - Student Employee

Internal Title - Graduate Assistant - Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Program

Campus - Upstate

College/Division - USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department - UPS Human Performance & Health

Advertised Salary - $5000 per semester

Location of Vacancy - USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time - Part Time

Hours per week - 20

Work Schedule - Work schedule to be determined by the supervisor

Job Search Category - Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary - Responsible for 2-3 NCAA Division I sport teams at USC Upstate with the oversight of the strength and conditioning coach at USC Upstate; responsible for creating strength and conditioning programs specific for the team; meet with coaches to discuss goals, concerns, and enhancing performance; baseline testing, follow up testing, weekly tracking of specific metrics to assess preparedness, and adjusting program plans in response to the data collected; assist with a team that is not their direct responsibility; create 10-minute presentations delivered to all student athletes covering topics related to performance in the areas of nutrition, performance psychology, and mental health while staying within the scope of practice as a strength and conditioning coach

Qualifications - Must be a currently enrolled graduate student with six graduate credit hours per semester; Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 1

Desired Start Date - 08/16/2023

Job Open Date - 08/11/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant - This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your expected graduation date? (Open Ended Question)
2. * What is your current cumulative GPA? (Open Ended Question)
3. * Have you worked on-campus before? (Open Ended Question)
4. * If yes, list department name and supervisor. (Open Ended Question)
5. * Are you currently working another on-campus job? (Open Ended Question)
6. * If yes, list department name and supervisor. (Open Ended Question)
7. * What is your major? (Open Ended Question)
8. * What is your current student status?
• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Graduate Student
9. * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared (Open Ended Question)
10. * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References and Contact Information