Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Position Title: Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

51626 - Strength and Conditioning

  Advertised Salary: $11,918.00 stipend, housing (which is taxable) and upon admittance to graduate school the student will be eligible to receive a scholarship covering up to 9 credits per semester.)   FLSA: Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Temporary   Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: 10 Month   At Will/Just Cause: At Will   Summary of Position: Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Ferris State University Division II athletic programs. Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in department wide administration of strength and conditioning, including but not limited to weight room scheduling and oversight and management of student employees.
Pursuant to FSU-HRPP 2005:44, "Students currently admitted on a full-time basis, defined as carrying at least 9 credits per semester, to a Ferris State University graduate program and earning credits toward a graduate degree, may qualify for a Graduate Project Assistant (GPA) position". This is a 20 hour per week position. Work Year is August 1 - May 31 The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in exercise science, sports fitness, kinesiology or related field.
Must be enrolled in a Ferris State University Graduate program for Fall 2025 semester, carrying at least 9 credits per semester   Required Work Experience: Previous work experience developing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.   Required Licenses and Certifications: Must be working towards or already obtained Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Must become certified in CPR, AED and First Aid   Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Sports nutrition experience
Management of weight room facilities   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Assist in implementing individual and team strength and conditioning programs for student athletes participating in men's and women's Division II athletic programs at Ferris State University.
Manage athletics weight room in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Coordinator of Athletic Performance.
Assist in counseling and advising coaches and student athletes on various components of strength and conditioning program, including weight room safety, proper exercise technique, sports nutrition and injury reduction.
Assist in reviewing and approving conditioning sessions submitted by individuals, head or assistant coaches.
Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach while working with coaching and sports med staff to integrate student athlete injury reduction and rehabilitation into strength and conditioning programs.
Drive the equipment truck to away games.
Work in conjunction with athletic department personnel to minimize spread of communicable disease and pathogens within athletic weight room.
Work with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Coordinator of Athletic Performance to help enforce all fitness, health, nutrition and safety measures and policies.
Assist in selecting and monitoring any student workers assigned to your area.
Reports to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:     Skills and Abilities: Communicate effectively both in written and verbal manner
Perform detailed work with accuracy
Work a variety of hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays if needed.
Work with a diverse group of University staff and students.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences   Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

  Optional Documents: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, if held.   Special Instructions to Applicants:     Initial Application Review Date:
June 8, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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