Graduate Assistant, Sports Performance

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT, United States
Base: $12,000 stipend py; bonus/equity: not specif...
Strength and conditioning assistance
Ncaa compliance monitoring
Weight room supervision
The Graduate Assistant position is a two-year commitment beginning with the 2026-27 academic year and includes a tuition waiver of 9 graduate credit hours per term up to 36 total credit hours

Job Summary

  • The Graduate Assistant position is a two-year commitment beginning with the 2026-27 academic year and includes a tuition waiver of 9 graduate credit hours per term up to 36 total credit hours.
  • Graduate assistants will also be offered a $12,000 stipend each year.
  • The role involves assisting in the strength and conditioning of NCAA Division I Athletic Programs and ensuring compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules.

Matching Summary

The Graduate Assistant position is a two-year commitment beginning with the 2026-27 academic year and includes a tuition waiver of 9 graduate credit hours per term up to 36 total credit hours.

Salary

Base: $12,000 stipend per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tuition waiver of 9 graduate credit hours per term up to 36 total credit hours

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strength and conditioning assistance
  • NCAA compliance monitoring
  • Weight room supervision
  • Facility and equipment maintenance
  • Sports performance program planning
  • Non-traditional work hours
  • Extensive travel possible

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive communication with sports medicine staff
  • Professional development participation
  • Promoting safe and secure working conditions
  • Team training program development
  • Monitoring NCAA and conference updates

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field
  • Acceptance into Fairfield University graduate program
  • SCCC or CSCS certification
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  • Internship experience with collegiate or professional sports program

Work Rights

Not specified

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