Strength and Conditioning Graduate Student Assistant

Title:  Strength and Conditioning Graduate Student Assistant

Hiring Unit:   UHM Athletics

Location:  Strength and Conditioning

Date Posted:   April 2, 2025

Other Conditions:  Seeking to fill one (1) position.  Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.   For best consideration, review of applications to begin April 14, 2025.  

Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, assist the Strength and Conditioning Staff in the daily training of student-athletes.  
• Responsible for creating a functional training program for each assigned sport.  The program will include the following components: strength training, speed work, agility, endurance, plyometrics, core training, flexibility, rehabilitation and testing and evaluation of the student athletes.
• Responsibilities include training student-athletes for assigned sports and assisting other sports as needed.  
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.  
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
• Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.  Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.  
• Other duties as assigned.

CRITERIA: Must be classified degree-seeking student in a Masters program under the UHM Office of Graduate Education; be a Graduate School student enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa.  Note:  International students must take 8 or more credits (full-time) which is a requirement to have a I-20; maintain the requirements of a Graduate School student including Grade Point Average requirements; and be in good academic standing.

BENEFITS:  A Graduate Student Assistant may receive tuition up to 9 credits hours per semester maximum based on the University of Hawaii at Manoa General Graduate School rate or 100 Percent (100%) of the individual’s tuition cost (whichever is less) plus general fees.  Business, nursing, dental hygiene, architecture, law, and engineering tuition and fees, along with any other tuition and fees that are not classified within the general tuition and fees, will not be covered. Tuition does not include payment for Outreach College extension courses. GSA will be responsible for payment to Outreach College.  GSA will receive a monthly stipend for room and board for 11 months (July through May).  The Department will pay for GSA’s required books (up to 9 credit hours).  All benefits will be prorated should the approval and clearance be after July 1, 2025.   Appointment renewable upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.  

 Individual Associated with a Prospective Student-Athlete -- Football and Basketball.   An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the prospective student-athlete’s participation in football and/or basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the prospective student-athlete’s athletic skills and abilities or the prospective student-athlete’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution.  This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers and coaches.  An individual who meets this definition retains such status during the enrollment of the prospective student-athlete at the institution.   

Appointment Period: July 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or related field;
• One (1) year experience in strength and conditioning training at the collegiate level preferred;
• or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Current certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning association (CSCCa or NSCA)
• Current First aid/CPR and AED certification.  
• Strong work ethic, great energy and enthusiasm, desire to pursue a career in strength and conditioning.

Desirable Qualifications:  USAW certification.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) names of 3 professional references (including title and contact information), and 4) copies of the certifications.

Inquiries: Tommy Heffernan, Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Email: theffern@hawaii.edu, Phone:808-956-7882

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in
employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:
https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual
campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-
security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative
Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should
contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-
by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following
link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/