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SHU FIT Graduate Assistant

Assist in the management of the SHU FIT Health & Wellness Center and provide support for the employee wellness program.

  • Part-Time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $12,600
    • $10,000 tuition waiver
    • $2,600 stipend
  • Academic Program(s) Required: Exercise & Sport Science, Public Health

Dates

August 26, 2024 - May 15, 2025

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervision of exercisers in the center including form correction and fitness education
  • Leading wellness related educational sessions and creating marketing material
  • Writing online and social media posts for health promotion
  • Assist managing the employee fitness center

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • In-depth knowledge of exercise science and physiology including biomechanics, functional anatomy, exercise testing and prescription
  • General knowledge of health behavior change and health promotion concepts

Unusual Working Conditions

Fitness center environment. Bending, squatting, lifting objects.