HSU Athletics Graduate Student Worker Strength & Conditioning

POSITION: HSU Athletics Graduate Student Worker -Strength & Conditioning

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/12/2026

CONTACT INFORMATION:Arthur Garza or Dr. John Neese at

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The graduate student workers will be responsible for implementingstrength and conditioning methods and practices with respective Hardin SimmonsUniversity sports. as well as assistingthe head strength and conditioning coach with day to day operations such ascleaning organizing scheduling and ensuring proper communication isconsistent with all affiliated university staff and administration. Each graduate student worker must beoutstanding citizens with the upmost character and desire to develop athletesphysically mentally and spiritually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The graduate student workers will overseeorganizing and instructing training sessions among each of their respectiveuniversity sports including but not limited to strength training speed andagility techniques proper conditioning training injury prevention andoverall well-being of every Hardin Simmons University athlete.

Along with strength and conditioningtrainings sessions the graduate positions will need to have a background inMicrosoft Excel have an understanding of up-to-date technological platformssuch as social media applications organize and keep track of weight roomcleaning schedules each week develop communication channels among HSU coachesand athletic trainers and prioritize the development of Hardin SimmonsUniversity athletes in every respective characteristic becoming of a Christianstudent athlete.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree (preferred in the field ofexercise science)

Minimumone year of strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must beable to physically move heavy equipment in loads of 100 pounds or more multipleyards of distance. Also must be able todemonstrate and perform various strength movements as well as speed and agilitytechniques as well. Will be able toaccommodate for disabilities if needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Graduatestudent workers must be able and willing to complete early morning duties aswell as assist in occasional weekend sporting activities. Hours will be based off a flexible scheduleso candidates must be readily adaptable to any circumstance or situation.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed tohiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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