Graduate Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Peru State College; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Strength & Conditioning department. A total of 400 work hours is required, typically 25 hours per week in Spring. The appointment offers a $6,300 stipend for Spring 2027 and a graduate tuition waiver for up to 9 credits, including the following summer session.

Renewal after the first year is possible. Start Spring 2027. Responsibilities include programming for multiple sports, overseeing facility needs, supporting mobility and nutrition

Qualifications

• Applicants must be accepted into graduate program at WSC.
• Previous experience in strength and conditioning.
• CPR / AED certification or the ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Programming for multiple sports, leading and assisting athletes during training.
• Overseeing facility needs and open lifting times; supporting mobility and nutrition efforts.
• Assisting in supervising interns and contributing to program development.

Skills

Experience in Strength & Conditioning

CPR / AED Certification

Education

Acceptance into graduate program at Wayne State College

CPR / AED Certification or ability to become certified

Job description

Graduate Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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://www.wsc.edu/graduate


• Previous experience in strength and conditioning.


• CPR / AED certification or the ability to become certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have previous experience in Strength and Conditioning?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No