Saginaw Valley State University·Lexington, Massachusetts
Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the daily operation and implementation of performance programs for student-athletes. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining records, and managing equipment to support athletic success.
Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning
Full or Part Time: Part time
Hours: 20
Supervisory Org: Athletic Performance (JM-SE)
Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning
Department: Athletics
$15.52/hour
Saginaw Valley State University, a NCAA Division II member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning. The Graduate Assistant will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the daily operation of the Strength and Conditioning program. Responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs, assisting with student-athlete performance assessments, maintaining program records, supporting equipment management, and contributing to the physical development and overall success of student-athletes competing at the regional and national levels.
This position provides valuable professional experience in collegiate strength and conditioning while supporting the mission and goals of the Athletics Department.
Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week.
This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years.
Supervision is received from the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.
Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is required in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment
All tuition/fee waivers will be reportable as taxable income per IRS regulations. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance.
All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive indoor/outdoor environment.
Weeknights and weekends, including travel, will be required.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No.
1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025).
SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level.
The average class size is 23 students.
For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu [http://www.svsu.edu/].
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field and current or intended enrollment in a graduate program. Candidates must hold CSCS or SCCC certifications and have prior collegiate internship or assistantship experience.
Market context
Graduate assistant strength and conditioning roles in Massachusetts tend to draw candidates with collegiate training experience and recognized certifications, so competition is often strongest among applicants who already have hands-on sport performance exposure. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, graduate enrollment, and CSCS or SCCC credentials, while offering professional development, gym access, retirement benefits, and a tuition and fee waiver. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare them with the original posting, then tailor your application to highlight internship or assistantship experience.
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