Instructional Assistant - Sports Performance Science and Coaching - Traditional Campus - College of Natural Sciences job in Phoenix, AZ with Grand Canyon University + Search All Jobs + Careers Home + Faculty Jobs + Staff Jobs + Admissions/Counseling Jobs + Student Worker Jobs + All Jobs + Careers Home + Career Paths + Faculty Jobs + Staff Jobs + Admissions/Counseling Jobs + Student Worker Jobs + Graduate Assistant Opportunities + Return to GCU Home (https://www.gcu.edu/) Instructional Assistant - Sports Performance Science and Coaching - Traditional Campus - College of Natural Sciences Click Here to Apply Online Job Description Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the College of Natural Sciences (https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-natural-sciences) provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure. It also features pre-professional degrees in biology, alongside our degrees in microbiology, physics, and a forensic science and exercise science program. This is a face-to-face part time opportunity. MUST be available to come to the main campus. This position is a part-time Teaching Assistant position. Course: Sports Performance Science and Coaching This course provides the knowledge necessary to enter the field of sports performance. The topics of movement preparation, plyometrics, acceleration, absolute speed, and multidirectional speed are introduced. Students also explore testing, movement skills, nutrition, mindset, motivation science, exercise techniques, and regeneration, as well as program planning for energy system development designed to improve strength, power, sprint, and speed. The course includes a focus on the science of coaching and professional demeanor to work within the fields of exercise science. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following: + Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. + Assists instruction with in-class activities, including proctoring examinations. + Observes students’ performance, and records relevant data to aid instructor in assessing progress + Coordinates study groups outside of class to tutor students on class material + May facilitate additional ad hoc lectures as a refresher to classroom formal lecture + Assists with grading assignments + Proctors occasional make up examinations/assignments + Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. Qualifications: + Completed Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution on date of application submission. + Must have sufficient courses in an Exercise Science-related degree with a B or better grade Interested in GCU Faculty and Adjunct positions, but can't find a position that's right for you? Submit your resume to our Faculty Jobs Talent Community to be considered for future opportunities. Visit the Faculty Jobs (http://jobs.gcu.edu/faculty-jobs) page on the GCU Career Site and scroll down to join the Talent Community. #instructionalassistant #IA #phoenix #sports #performance Application Instructions Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Online (https://gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GCU/job/AZ-Phoenix/Instructional-Assistant---Sports-Performance-Science-and-Coaching---Traditional-Campus---College-of-Natural-Sciences\_R000061801) Click Here to Apply Online Share this Job X Share This Page Instructional Assistant - Sports Performance Science and Coaching - Traditional Campus - College of Natural Sciences Share link. Copy this URL: Phoenix, AZ (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=- Phoenix, AZ, 85001) Posted: 7/9/2025 Job Status: Part Time Job Reference #: R000061801