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Athletics Intern

Employer: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens Area

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number:

S07153P

Working Title:

Athletics Intern

Department:

Athletics-Olympic Sports Strgt

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Hours will vary based on practice and competition schedules for assigned teams.

Advertised Salary:

$13.93 per hour

Posting Date:

10/12/2021

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

12/01/2021

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

Athletics Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

0.725

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 months of directly related experience.

Position Summary:

The Professional Intern Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will have the opportunity to design and implement annual strength and conditioning programs for assigned sport teams and athletes. The position will communicate independently with their assigned sports sport coaches and respective sport athletic training staff personnel. The position will directly report to and assist the Strength and Conditioning Coaching Staff for Olympic Sports in managing all aspects of a collegiate strength and conditioning facility and assist with the supervision of the 16,000 square foot weight room. The Professional Intern Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is expected to have knowledge of and adhere to NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Previous collegiate strength and conditioning experience.

Physical Demands:

Normal for a standard office environment. Bending, stooping, standing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The position will provide instruction in proper lifting techniques, conditioning modalities, pre-habilitation techniques, and recovery methods. Additionally, the position will monitor the progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily, monthly, and annual training for assigned sports teams and for teams as assigned by staff. The position will aid in the maintenance of free weights, exercise machines, and cardio equipment.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

The position will also assist with the implementation and design of the annual strength and conditioning programs for assigned Olympic Sport Teams and athletes.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

The position will have the added opportunity to collaborate with the Strength and Conditioning Coaching Staff for Olympic Sports on implementing the Strength and Conditioning Educational Intern Curriculum for non-compensated volunteer student interns.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Sport Nutrition Staff, the position will also collaboratively track, order, and restock nutritional supplements for the weight room’s nutrition station.

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Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info

Telephone: 706-542-3000
Location: 215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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