Football Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Ball State University Athletics

Football Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Muncie, Indiana

Desired start date: August 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

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

Compliance

Adhere to all NCAA, MAC, and institutional policies and complete required trainings.

Required 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

To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
T.J. Greenstone
Director of Strength and Conditioning
tj.greenstone@bsu.edu