The University of South Dakota Football Sports Performance: Is now accepting applications for two highly motivated candidates for Graduate Assistantship-Paid Intern spots starting Summer 2025. These positions will work directly with football and assist with all training sessions, practices, games etc. Responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to, the following: assisting in all day to day aspects of the strength and speed programs. Data collection and interpretation; setting up and breaking down of training sessions; Nutrition and fueling station duties, assisting with routine maintenance of training facilities; as well as other assigned duties based on staff needs and the candidates’ experience.
Requirements: a current CPR/AED certification. Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field. SCCC, CSCS, USAW certifications or working towards them. Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic, punctuality, high level of attention to detail, desire to learn, and a passion to become a strength and conditioning professional. Experience as a collegiate athlete is preferred. The official start date is TBD but will be sometime mid to late May.
Compensation and Application: This position will pay $1,000 dollars a month and 2/3 of Graduate Tuition but, school is not a requirement just an option. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references as one (1) PDF document to Chad Traver at chad.traver@usd.edu .
