Graduate Assistant (Strength & Conditioning)

Posting Details

Position Information


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
• 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


Background Check

Salary Information
This special appointment provides a stipend of $12,300.00 for the 2026-2027 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.


FTE


0.000

FLSA
Exempt


Union Status
Non-Union


Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
PS1667P


Desired Start Date

Open Date
05/20/2026


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 800 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 Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,300.00 for the 2026-2027 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year 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 August 2026.

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.