Assistant Coach for Strength & Conditioning

Assistant Coach for Strength & Conditioning (12-month appointment: August 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026)

Scope of Position:
Responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for our varsity collegiate teams. Utilize organizational skills to manage strength and conditioning facilities and programming for designated teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Delivers strength and conditioning services to members of the varsity collegiate teams Including but not limited to: scheduling, designing and administering programming, serving as a resource for nutritional education, and other duties as assigned
* Design and daily administration of strengthening, stretching, agility/plyometric, speed development and all conditioning exercises to assigned teams in order to obtain desired results.
* Provide instruction in safe and effective spotting procedures for all lifts to ensure maximum effect of the exercise and the safety of the athlete is maintained
* Administer and evaluate testing procedures to identify both student-athlete and team strengths and weaknesses
* Manage and maintain inventory and strength & conditioning infrastructure
* Establish a good line of communication with coaches of designated teams
* Performs other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operation of the strength & conditioning program as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health, or related field
* CSCS certification
* Strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate, international, professional or similar level
* Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
* Knowledge and experience using Microsoft excel and other applications

Preferred Qualifications:
* MA/MS degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health, or related field from regionally accredited university
* USAW certification
* 3 years strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate setting
* Demonstrated strong oral and interpersonal skills coach

Pay Range: $45,500 - $50,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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This position will remain open until filled.

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