Graduate Assistant; Strength & Conditioning

Graduate Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

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Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Strength and Conditioning department. A total (maximum) of 400 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Spring Semester. The special appointment provides a stipend of $6,300.00 for the 2027 Spring Semester and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 9 credit hours including the immediately following summer session.

All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student. This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year. Desired start date of Spring 2027.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Graduate Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC . Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC . Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

• Programming for multiple sports, leading and assisting athletes though training, overseeing facility needs, assisting in mobility programs, assisting in nutrition including fueling station, overseeing facility during open lifting times, assisting in oversight of interns. Other duties as assigned by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing ( GPA > 3.0).

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be accepted into graduate program of study at WSC . Applying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./graduate
• Previous experience in strength and conditioning.
• CPR / AED certification or the ability to become certified.

• National Certification ( CSCS , SCCC , USAW )
• Previous collegiate strength and conditioning experience

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

N/A

Other Requirements

Salary Information

Salary Information This special appointment provides a stipend of $6,300.00 for the 2027 Spring Semester and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 9 credit hours including the immediately following summer session.

FTE

0.000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1724P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 08/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Strength and Conditioning department. A total (maximum) of 400 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Spring Semester. The special appointment provides a stipend of $6,300.00 for the 2027 Spring Semester and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 9 credit hours including the immediately following summer session.

All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student. This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year. Desired start date of Spring 2027.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891.

Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain…