Part Time Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning, is a member of the University and Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR), supporting the department’s mission of “Achieving Excellence Together.” Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Strength & Conditioning, the role designs, implements, and supervises strength and conditioning programs for assigned male and female NCAA Division I sports teams. The coach also manages risk in the weight and strength facilities, oversees equipment maintenance, and leads data collection, analysis, and monitoring to support student-athlete performance. The role collaborates with sport performance staff and coaches to make data-informed decisions. The position is based at the Whitney Athletic Center in Newark, Delaware. It is part-time, scheduled for 28 hours per week, with day hours that vary according to athletic team needs. Regular work may include early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, and the estimated pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field, and two years of direct Strength & Conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CSCS certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association or CSCCa certification from the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Association.
First Aid (ARC), CPR (ARC or AHA), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications required within six months of employment.
Knowledge of strength and conditioning programming, resistance and weight training principles, techniques, and equipment.
Effective organizational, personnel supervision, communication, and computer skills.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies.
Proficiency in social media and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience integrating multiple tracking and assessment tools to assess and drive optimal performance and recovery.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and supervise strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for intercollegiate sports.
Assist with daily operations of the BCC and Flacco strength training center, including risk management and equipment maintenance.
Teach student-athletes proper weight-lifting techniques and conditioning practices.
Record and interpret results and evaluate fitness components relevant to individual performance.
Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to support functional rehabilitation and reconditioning following injuries.
Assist with recruiting and promotion of the sports training center.
Assist with the student internship program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with Sport Performance staff to serve student-athletes.
Use Force Plate analytics for assigned varsity programs, including programming correctives and KPI data tracking.
Use GPS technology and data for assigned teams.
Use EliteForm/VBT technology for assigned teams.
Attend CARE meetings and provide feedback on student-athlete development.
Incorporate Well-Hen data and self-care when appropriate.
Collaborate with Sports Science, Athletic Training, and Performance Nutrition on bodyweight and injury analysis, GPS data, and student-athletes’ mileage and distance for nutrition and recovery purposes.