JOB DESCRIPTION:  Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant  

START DATE: August 1, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics   

REPORTS TO: Director of Sports Performance 

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III located in Dudley, Massachusetts (Central MA), invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with Strength and Conditioning, beginning August 2026. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Candidates must also apply for and be accepted into a Nichols College graduate program. This position includes a stipend. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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  CSCS credential, certified or plan to certify within 3 months of starting position. 

  
  

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  Previous experience in a strength and conditioning coaching environment (collegiate weight room, private sector, or personal trainer) is preferred.  

  
  

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  Assist with the physical development of student athletes.  

  
  

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  Collaborate and communicate with athletic training staff and sport coaches. 

  
  

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  Design, implement, and supervise strength and conditioning programs of male and female student-athlete.  

  
  

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  Provide and/or assist coaches with technique instruction in strength training and program design within the scope of the sport. 

  
  

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  Follow all NCAA, CNE, and Division of Athletics guidelines.   

  
  

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  All other duties as assigned by the Head Strength Coach or Athletic Directors or athletic division staff. 

  
  

 

BENEFITS: 

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  Stipend 

  
  

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  Full graduate tuition remission 

  
  

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  On-campus housing with application 

  
  

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  CSCCa-approved mentorship hours 

  
  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

CPR/AED and First Aid certification