Football Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Football Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant
Ball State University

Ball State University Football invites applications for a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant. This position will support the Football Strength & Conditioning staff in the implementation of comprehensive training programs designed to enhance student-athlete performance, while adhering to all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies.

This is a full graduate assistantship, including a $10,000 academic year stipend (with hourly rate paid outside of the academic year) and full tuition remission benefits. (Graduate Assistants must still pay applicable fees; please visit bsu.edu for full details.) Graduate assistants must meet minimum GPA requirements for admission and maintain good academic standing, including enrollment in at least 6 graduate credit hours per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Assist in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for Football student-athletes

·         Instruct proper technique in all aspects of strength training, speed, agility, and conditioning

·         Assist with daily facility operations, including equipment setup and breakdown

·         Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment

·         Assist with performance tracking, data collection, and evaluation

·         Collaborate with athletic training, nutrition, and sport coaching staff

·         Support summer workouts, preseason camp, and in-season training schedules

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree completed prior to start date

·         Admission to a Ball State graduate program and ability to maintain eligibility

·         Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and football-related travel

·         Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Previous experience in collegiate strength and conditioning

·         Pursuit of CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCa) certification

·         Experience working with football or high-performance environments

Compliance:

Adhere to all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies and complete required trainings.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: T.J. Greenstone Director of Strength and Conditioning tj.greenstone@bsu.edu