Nova Southeastern University, a member of the NCAA Division II and the Sunshine State Conference located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is currently accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Strength & Conditioning. The Graduate Assistant reports directly to the Director of Sports Performance, while working collaboratively as a member of the NSU Sports Medicine Interdisciplinary Team. The position is responsible for assisting the Strength and Conditioning staff in all departmental functions. The successful candidate will have full responsibility of 2-4 teams and will assist with the implementation of strength training, conditioning, speed/agility, flexibility and recovery workouts for all 18 NSU athletic teams.
Qualifications: The GA positions are required to work 20 hours per week, which include flexible hours, evenings and weekends. GA positions work 9-month, renewable contracts. Graduate Assistants must be enrolled at a full-time status (6 credits per semester) and be in good academic standing throughout their employment. Applicants must be admitted into their respective graduate program before they can sign a contract through NSU Student Employment. Candidates must be certified with at least one of the following organizations CSCCa (SCCC), NSCA (CSCS), or USAW.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Compensation:
GA Package
-Tuition Scholarship up to $10,500 per year ($5250 will be applied per term, Fall and Winter only).
-Annual Stipend —$8,000 per year (paid to you on a biweekly basis, consistent with university pay dates)
-Meal Plan - $500 awarded on start date. This is a declining balance plan that can be used in all dining areas on the NSU campus.
Please email the following documents combined into a single PDF document to Steven Orris at steven.orris@nova.edu.
? Cover Letter
? Resume
? 2 work references and 1 character reference
