Graduate Assistant-Strength & Conditioning

About Us

 

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

 

The Graduate Assistant (GA) Strength and Conditioning Coach assists the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the design, implementation, and supervision of athletic development programs for collegiate student-athletes. This position balances hands-on coaching responsibilities with graduate-level academic studies. The primary focus is to maximize athletic performance, reduce the risk of sports-related injuries, and cultivate a disciplined, safe training environment.

Responsibilities

 

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About Us

 

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

 

The Graduate Assistant (GA) Strength and Conditioning Coach assists the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the design, implementation, and supervision of athletic development programs for collegiate student-athletes. This position balances hands-on coaching responsibilities with graduate-level academic studies. The primary focus is to maximize athletic performance, reduce the risk of sports-related injuries, and cultivate a disciplined, safe training environment.

Responsibilities

 

Coaching & Programming - 55
- Design Workouts: Write periodized year-round strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for your assigned sports teams.
- Lead Sessions: Run daily team workouts, lead warm-ups, and actively coach student-athletes through lifting and running sessions.
- Teach Mechanics: Provide instant feedback and technical cues on complex movements like Olympic lifts, squats, and sprints.
- Run Testing: Administer periodic performance testing (e.g., max testing, vertical jump, sprints) and track athlete progress data.

Clerical & Administrative - 30
- Creating and implementing program designs for athletes.
- Communicating with coaches and athletic Trainers about limitations, injuries, and workout plans.

Facility Operations - 10
- Manage Setup of equipment and maintain cleanliness of the weight room.

Other - 5
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field; Current enrollment as a student at the institution; at least half-time status, which is 6 credit hours.

Other Required Qualifications
- CPR/AED certification.

• Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into "Additional Documents" attachment in application. 
  

• Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once. 

• This position will work in-person 19 hours per week.  

• Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition. 

• Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship. 

Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.

Required Experience
0-6 months in related field of exercise science.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments.
NSCA-CSCS certification.

Preferred Experience
1-2 years in strength and conditioning.

Proposed Salary

 

$10.00 / hour

Required Documents to Attach

 

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES
- Weight Room Command: Exceptional vocal presence. You must confidently direct, motivate, and control a room of 30+ high-energy athletes at once.
- Adaptability: High flexibility with scheduling. College athletics change constantly due to weather, travel, or roster shifts; you must adjust workouts on the fly.
- Time Management: Master scheduling. You will juggle 20 hours of weekly coaching, early morning lifts, full-time graduate classes, and studying.
- Interpersonal Communication: Seamless collaboration. You must act as the bridge between sports medicine (athletic trainers), head sport coaches, and the athletes

KNOWLEDGE
- Basic understanding of program design and implementation

SKILLS
- Movement Instruction: Mastery in teaching complex lifts. You must spot flaws and correct form instantly for Olympic lifts, plyometrics, and compound movements.
- Periodization Design: Ability to build science-based training blocks. You must understand how to peak athletes for competition and manage training volume.
- First Aid & Emergency Response: Immediate execution of safety protocols. You must maintain active CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications to handle emergencies on the floor.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

 

• Criminal Background Check
• DMV Check
• Drug Screening

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