GA for Strength & Performance - Athletic Performance - Graduate Assistant

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

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: This position requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, occasional weekends, and occasional holidays as dictated by competition 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 be CPR/AED certified.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the CSCA.

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.

Work Environment: 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 / moPosting Detail Information

Posting Number: 2026W-00464 Open Date - 10/23/2026 Close Date - 11/23/2026 Open Until Filled - NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents ResumeCover Letter