Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning
About The Position
Nevada Athletics is recruiting for a Strength and Conditioning Coach who will play a vital role in the development and success of student-athletes both on and off the field. This position is responsible for teaching the technical and strategic aspects of the sport, guiding performance development, and supporting the overall administration of the program. Assistant Coaches lead the instruction of sport fundamentals, conditioning techniques (including speed, strength, agility, and weight training), and competitive strategies to enhance individual and team performance. They assist in the design and implementation of off-season and in-season training programs, prepare video breakdowns for athlete development, and create a safe and supportive environment during university-sponsored athletic events. In this role, you will support student-athlete recruitment and retention, contribute to public relations and fundraising efforts, and actively promote audience engagement through university and community events. Higher-level assistant coaches may also coordinate junior staff responsibilities, assist with budgeting, and perform various management duties in collaboration with the Head Coach. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the intern program and developing its curriculum in partnership with campus affiliates, coordinating the "Return to Sport" program through regular engagement with sports medicine staff and team doctors, and helping manage team nutrition. You’ll be expected to uphold full compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university regulations, with adherence to all related enforcement procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of relevant work experience OR a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
- Related Experience: of team coaching experience (note: some positions may require team coaching experience at an NCAA I, II, III, NAIA, Junior College or high school level).
- SCCC Certification or CSCS Certification required at the time of application.
Responsibilities
- Teach the technical and strategic aspects of the sport.
- Guide performance development.
- Support the overall administration of the program.
- Lead the instruction of sport fundamentals, conditioning techniques (including speed, strength, agility, and weight training), and competitive strategies.
- Assist in the design and implementation of off-season and in-season training programs.
- Prepare video breakdowns for athlete development.
- Create a safe and supportive environment during university-sponsored athletic events.
- Support student-athlete recruitment and retention.
- Contribute to public relations and fundraising efforts.
- Actively promote audience engagement through university and community events.
- Oversee the intern program and develop its curriculum in partnership with campus affiliates.
- Coordinate the "Return to Sport" program through regular engagement with sports medicine staff and team doctors.
- Help manage team nutrition.
- Uphold full compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university regulations, with adherence to all related enforcement procedures.
Benefits
- 19.25% contribution to retirement plan, generously matched by the University.
- 100% vested in the faculty retirement plan on the first day.
- Health insurance options including dental and vision.
- Generous annual leave.
- Sick leave.
- Long term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center with annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner options.
- Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP support for employees and eligible dependents.
- No state income tax.
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
