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Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning

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Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Northfield, VT

Posted:

Apr 24, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

Ref. No.:

G00005

Salary Type:

Annually

Salary Range:

$5,000.00 - $5,000.00

Position ID:

199863

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About Norwich University:

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres. 

Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the Director of Strength and Conditioning in the overall administration of the Strength and Conditioning Program.

This two (academic) year position includes Room, Board, Tuition, Fees, and a stipend ($5,000).

Essential Functions

1. Creates and executes weight training and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of Norwich University students, including Corps of Cadets, civilians, staff, and faculty. Directly oversees the day-to-day implementation of Strength & Conditioning programs for 4-5 teams.
2. Gains valuable experience supervising interns and volunteers to ensure smooth operations within the Strength and Conditioning facility and programs.
3. Assists in implementing the Strength and Conditioning strategic plan to enhance athlete performance.
4. Plays a key role in managing the Class of '84 Fitness Center, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all users.

Other Functions

1. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
2. Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
3. Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
4. Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
5. Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
6. Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field is required.
• At least two years of relevant experience in strength and conditioning coaching, program implementation, and fitness center management. Previous collegiate internship experience is preferred.
• Currently certified or in the process of attaining a nationally recognized accredited certification such as NSCA - CSCS or CSCCa - SCCC.
• Strong work ethic, passion for training college athletes, and proficiency in Olympic lifting and facility management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook) is required.
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, manipulate related equipment, lift 50 pounds, and travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
• Frequent evening and weekend hours.
• Travel as needed.

Environmental Conditions

• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and frequent computer use at a workstation.
• High exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or temperature changes.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and Norwich application.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and qualified applicants will be contacted. Position open until filled.

URL: www.norwich.edu

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