What are the responsibilities and job description for the GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Athletic Performance (Strength & Conditioning) - SUMMER 2025-SPRING 2026 position at Illinois State University?
GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Athletic Performance (Strength & Conditioning) - SUMMER 2025-SPRING 2026
Job no : 519726
Work type : On Campus
Location : Normal, Illinois
Title : GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Athletic Performance (Strength & Conditioning) - SUMMER 2025-SPRING 2026
Division Name : Presidential
Department : Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location : Normal, IL
Job Summary
Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution, member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional, 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Assist the Athletic Performance staff in developing and administering all phases of speed, strength and conditioning programs to 17 varsity sports
2. Develop and implement annual training programs for select varsity sports as assigned by the Director of Athletic Performance. This entails direct interaction and collaboration with the assigned sport's coaching staff to ensure the team’s needs are met by the training program developed.
3. Perform guided research and study in all aspects of the profession
4. Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
As a part of your responsibilities, you will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Athletics Department and Illinois State University
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
2,025 Monthly Stipend
Required Qualifications
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at
2. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, or Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity.
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
Summer 2025
