Temporary Strength and Conditioning Assistant

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Athletics Department is currently seeking a Temporary Strength and Conditioning Assistant to join their team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Support the daily operations and implementation of the Strength and Conditioning program for FIU Athletics, athlete supervision, and facility operations under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
• Oversee and coordinate student‑athletes during strength and conditioning sessions designed by certified strength coaches.
• Provide instruction on proper exercise technique, movement patterns, and equipment use under direct supervision.
• Assist with team warm‑ups, mobility work, flexibility routines, and recovery activities approved by certified personnel.
• Evaluates athlete effort, safety, and adherence to training guidelines.
• Assist in the coordination of daily setup and breakdown of training equipment under established program procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the strength and conditioning facilities.
• Coordinate administrative functions related to scheduling, attendance tracking, and required program documentation in collaboration with program staff.
• Collaborates with athletic training staff to support workout modifications and athlete needs, as approved by certified personnel.

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Experience in Athletics field.

Temporary

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

• Hours may vary.

• The salary for this position is $35,705.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work…