Part Time Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athletics

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The Part Time Strength & Conditioning Coach is a member of the University and Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation, supporting the department’s mission of “Achieving Excellence Together.” Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Strength & Conditioning, the coach designs, implements, and supervises training programs for male and female athletes on assigned NCAA Division I teams, following departmental philosophy and guidelines. The role also includes managing risks in strength facilities, overseeing equipment maintenance, and coordinating data collection, analysis, and monitoring to support student-athlete performance. The coach works collaboratively with sport coaches and sport-performance staff to make data-informed decisions. The position supports strength, speed, agility, and conditioning; proper lifting and conditioning practices; performance assessment; and reconditioning after injury in collaboration with Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. It also uses force plate, GPS, EliteForm/VBT, and other monitoring data to inform programming, track key performance indicators, and support athlete development, recovery, nutrition, and injury analysis. The role assists with facility operations, recruiting and promotion, and the student internship program. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The position is part-time, estimated at 28 hours per week, with a day schedule that varies based on athletic team needs. Regular work may include early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The work location is the Whitney Athletic Center in Newark, Delaware. Estimated pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
Two years of direct strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience integrating multiple tracking and assessment tools to assess and support optimal performance and recovery.
CSCS certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association or CSCCa certification from the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Association.
First Aid certification (ARC), CPR certification (ARC or AHA), and AED certification; these are 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.
Ability to regularly work early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and supervise strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for assigned intercollegiate sports.
Assist with daily operations of the BCC and Flacco strength training center, including risk management and equipment maintenance.
Train student-athletes in proper weight-lifting techniques and conditioning practices.
Record and interpret results and evaluate fitness components in relation to individual performance goals.
Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to support functional rehabilitation and reconditioning after injury.
Assist with recruiting and promotion of the sports training center.
Assist with the student internship program.
Work with Sport Performance staff to serve student-athletes and perform other related duties as assigned.
Use force plate analytics for assigned varsity programs, implement programming correctives, and track key performance indicators.
Use GPS technology and data and EliteForm/VBT technology for assigned teams.
Attend CARE meetings and provide feedback on student-athlete development.
Incorporate Well-Hen data and self-care practices when appropriate.
Collaborate with Sports Science, Athletic Training, and Performance Nutrition on bodyweight, injury, GPS, mileage, distance, nutrition, and recovery analysis.
Apply data collection, coordination, and analysis to inform programming and student-athlete performance decisions.