Midland University, a private, faith based, liberal arts university in
Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is seeking a Powerlifting
Graduate Assistant. This position will be offered within our graduate
assistant structure, requiring admission to the University's Master of
Education, Master of Science Learning and Talent Development, Master of
Science and Sports Administration and Leadership or Master of Business
Administration programs. In addition to the academic responsibilities, the
candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the
powerlifting program, including assistant coaching, program administration,
practice preparation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. The person
who holds this position will receive tuition remission from the University and
potentially receive a camps meal plan and monthly stipend.
Job responsibilities include:
Recruiting and retaining students for the powerlifting program
Conducting coaching and instruction activities during training, practice
and competition
Creating and implementing powerlifting training programs and cycles
between competitions
Coordinating conditioning, practice and competition schedules
Assisting with team travel
Ensuring team compliance with all appropriate powerlifting associations
and institutional rules and regulations
Continuously ensuring personal behavior and program reputation are in
alignment with Midland University's mission and core values.
Need to have:
Minimum of one year conditioning of powerlifting instruction experience
Current USA Powerlifting membership or ability to obtain membership
Availability to work flexible schedule including some nights and weekends,
as well as to travel with sport teams for away contests
Familiarity with Powerlifting governing bodies such as USAPL, AAU, etc.
Strong preference for those with:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
Collegiate level powerlifting experience
Experience recruiting high school and/or college student athletes
Required skills and traits:
A positive attitude
Strong relationship building skills
A self-starter
Ability to resolve issues independently
Ability to teach proper technique and form
Compensation:
Tuition Remission in the master's program. Level of remission is dependent
on degree pursued
Free campus meal plan (15 meals per week) dependent on degree pursued
Monthly stipend dependent on degree pursued
YMCA membership
