Sports Science/Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant - Student Employment
- Where
- Chicago, IL, IL · IL, IL
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Experience
- Entry-level
- Listing expires
- Nov 11, 2026
About this role
- Bachelor’s degree is required and full-time enrollment in a graduate program must meet eligibility requirements
- for admission to Graduate Studies at Saint Xavier University
- National certification preferred
- Undergrad in exercise science or related field of study
- Previous coaching experience preferred
- Ability to demonstrate and teach Olympic lifts, running mechanics and change of direction mechanics
- The candidate will possess a good work ethic, attention to detail, ability to manage sensitive and confidential
- student information and a familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficiency in social media is preferred
- Strong communication skills are preferred
- Upholds and supports the mission of Saint Xavier University
Description of Hours:
10 hours per week will be the time commitment to the MSES within the athletics department. Students who are GA’s will be paid through the Federal Work Study program at an hourly rate.
Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
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