Football Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant | Ball State University

  • NCAA Market
  • 06/27/2026

Job Description

MUNCIE, Indiana, Ball State University Football invites applications for a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant. This position will support the Football Strength & Conditioning staff in the implementation of comprehensive training programs designed to enhance student-athlete performance, while adhering to all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies. This is a full graduate assistantship, including a $10,000 academic year stipend (with hourly rate paid outside of the academic year) and full tuition remission benefits. (Graduate Assistants must still pay applicable fees; please visit bsu.edu for full details.) Graduate assistants must meet minimum GPA requirements for admission and maintain good academic standing, including enrollment in at least 6 graduate credit hours per semester. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for Football student-athletes Instruct proper technique in all aspects of strength training, speed, agility, and conditioning Assist with daily facility operations, including equipment setup and breakdown Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment Assist with performance tracking, data collection, and evaluation Collaborate with athletic training, nutrition, and sport coaching staff Support summer workouts, preseason camp, and in-season training schedules Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree completed prior to start date Admission to a Ball State graduate program and ability to maintain eligibility Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and football-related travel Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in collegiate strength and conditioning Pursuit of CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCa) certification Experience working with football or high-performance environments Compliance: Adhere to all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies and complete required trainings. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. To apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: T.J. Greenstone Director of Strength and Conditioning tj.greenstone@bsu.edu

Level

College/University