Graduate Assistant or Part-Time Strength & Conditioning Coach

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA sports programs and 2 more launching in 2023-24, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last six years.   Ranking 7th in the 2021-22 Learfield Director’s Cup, the 9th time in 10 years with a top twenty finish, Augustana is currently implementing its' strategic plan, Viking Bold:  The Journey to 2030.  The addition of men’s hockey that will compete at the Division I level is a key element of the strategic plan.  Augustana Athletics has two priorities in the current phase of the plan, win the Director’s Cup as the best athletics department in Division II and build a nationally competitive men’s hockey program.  Midco Arena, the new on campus home for Viking hockey will also house administrative offices scheduled to open in 2023.  

Graduate Assistant or Part-Time – Strength and Conditioning

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant or Part-Time - Strength and Conditioning. This position is intended to provide on-the-job learning experiences for college graduates interested in pursuing a career in various areas of intercollegiate athletics. This reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The position will provide support for day-to-day strength and conditioning operations and game day preparation. 

If you are interested in continuing your education, this position can be considered as a Graduate Assistant position which comes with tuition benefits.

Additionally, this position will be afforded the opportunity to gain experience in coaching, other Strength and Conditioning coaching related activities. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of strength and conditioning program.
• Instruct, educate, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques
• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.
• Test student-athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement.
• Design training strategies for injury prevention and improve sport specific performance.

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA sports programs and 2 more launching in 2023-24, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last six years.   Ranking 7th in the 2021-22 Learfield Director’s Cup, the 9th time in 10 years with a top twenty finish, Augustana is currently implementing its' strategic plan, Viking Bold:  The Journey to 2030.  The addition of men’s hockey that will compete at the Division I level is a key element of the strategic plan.  Augustana Athletics has two priorities in the current phase of the plan, win the Director’s Cup as the best athletics department in Division II and build a nationally competitive men’s hockey program.  Midco Arena, the new on campus home for Viking hockey will also house administrative offices scheduled to open in 2023.  

Graduate Assistant or Part-Time – Strength and Conditioning

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant or Part-Time - Strength and Conditioning. This position is intended to provide on-the-job learning experiences for college graduates interested in pursuing a career in various areas of intercollegiate athletics. This reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The position will provide support for day-to-day strength and conditioning operations and game day preparation. 

If you are interested in continuing your education, this position can be considered as a Graduate Assistant position which comes with tuition benefits.

Additionally, this position will be afforded the opportunity to gain experience in coaching, other Strength and Conditioning coaching related activities. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of strength and conditioning program.
• Instruct, educate, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques
• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.
• Test student-athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement.
• Design training strategies for injury prevention and improve sport specific performance.
• Maintain accurate strength and conditioning records.
• Run all social media platforms with appropriate athletic dept staff within brand guidelines.
• Adhere to all NCAA and Conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.
• Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a college Strength & Conditioning Program.
• Proficient in Google Platform.
• Ability to work on deadline and management several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative self-starter with ability to exhibit diplomacy and tact while protecting confidentiality.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Former student-athlete.
• Previous strength and conditioning internship experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a health-related field and hold or be working towards CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification.
• Social media experience
• Acceptance into an Augustana graduate studies program (if this position is a Graduate Assistant position only).
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Graduate Assistant Benefit:

If you are interested in continuing your education, this position can be considered as a Graduate Assistant position which comes with tuition benefits.  

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure: 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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