GA for Strength & Performance - Athletic Performance - Graduate Assistant

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Strength & Performance in Athletic Performance. The role focuses on developing and evaluating athletic development programs through collaboration with strength and performance staff, sports medicine, and coaching personnel.

The candidate will assist in training other varsity teams, demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and represent UNO professionally to students, faculty, and external groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• Completion of at least one internship in the performance field.
• Must be accepted into the UNO College of Graduate Studies by start date.
• Must have CSCS or SCCC exam scheduled.
• Must have CPR / AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate athletic development programs for assigned teams in collaboration with strength and performance staff.
• Assist in training other varsity athletic teams and provide leadership, motivation, and professional conduct.
• Communicate effectively with students, coaches, and staff and represent the University positively.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Internship in the performance field

CSCS or SCCC exam scheduled

CPR / AED certified

Job description

GA for Strength & Performance - Athletic Performance - Graduate Assistant

Job Title GA for Strength & Performance - Athletic Performance - Graduate Assistant

Department

Department Athletic Performance

Essential Functions

Under the supervision of the Director of Strength and Performance, this position will develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive athletic development programs for assigned teams. Athletic development programs will be expected to be developed through collaboration with the strength and performance staff, the sports medicine staff, physical therapy staff, and respective sport coaches. The successful candidate will also assist the strength and performance staff with the training of other varsity athletic teams. Candidate will provide effective communication and motivational skills; as well as leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, occasional weekends, and occasional holidays as dictated bycompetition schedules.

Additional Duties

Other duties include but are not limited to participating in a semester-long professional development curriculum, engaging in weekly staff meetings; assisting in the up keep, maintenance, and operation of the Performance Centers and attached fueling stations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• Completion of at least one internship in the performance field.
• Must be accepted into the UNO College of Graduate Studies by start date.
• Must have CSCS or SCCC exam scheduled.
• Must have CPR / AED certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA
• Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the CSCCa.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary $1,500-1,600 / mo

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026W-00464

Open Date

Open Date 10/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

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