Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for an athletic performance graduate assistant (GA) beginning August 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will design and implement strength and conditioning programs for various (4-5) athletic teams, as well as assist with football, provide instruction for safe and effective lifting technique and equipment use, communicate with sport coaches, athletic trainers and other athletic performance staff members, and oversee and mentor undergraduate strength and conditioning students.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

• CSCS or SCCC certification or working toward completion of certification – must be completed by start date

• Previous experience in athletic performance programming and coaching preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills to work effectively with student-athletes and colleagues

• Acceptance into the Northwestern College Master of Education program OR an accredited online program elsewhere

This is a 2- to 3-year position determined by program of study. The position will be a 10-month (August-June) commitment. Compensation includes a 10-month stipend, graduate tuition for the Northwestern College program or stipend provided for an external master’s program, and housing with an on-campus meal plan.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Apply online  and send letter of application and resume to mindy.stichka@nwciowa.edu.