Strength & Conditioning Coach

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC. • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Strength & Conditioning Coach is a key member of the Milwaukee Bucks Performance Department, responsible for the design, delivery, and monitoring of strength and conditioning programs for NBA players. This role operates within a high-performance, multidisciplinary environment and requires close collaboration with sports medicine, coaching, and performance staff to optimize player readiness, performance, and longevity across the full NBA season.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• CSCS (NSCA) certification required; additional certifications in sports performance or related disciplines are advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience delivering strength and conditioning services to professional or elite-level athletes; NBA or professional basketball experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with athlete monitoring platforms, GPS/load management tools, and data analysis software.
• Experience with a broad range of sport science testing protocols and the practical application of testing data to training program design.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build trust and rapport with NBA-caliber athletes.
• Strong collaborative mindset with experience functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary performance team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• NBA or professional basketball experience preferred.
• postgraduate qualification preferred.
• additional certifications in sports performance or related disciplines are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized and group strength and conditioning programs for Bucks players across the pre-season, regular season, and post-season, aligned with the department's philosophy and approved systems.
• Conduct regular physical assessments and collect training load monitoring data; maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the team's athlete data management platform.
• Collaborate with sports medicine, sports science, and coaching staff to integrate performance data into player management decisions, including load regulation and return-to-performance programming.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of department-wide testing protocols, program templates, and monitoring systems.
• Support the planning and coordination of player training schedules on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis in alignment with the team's competition calendar.
• Maintain testing equipment calibration, serviceability, and inventory.
• Communicate proactively with coaching staff and relevant service providers regarding individual player progress and readiness.
• Travel with the team during the NBA regular season and playoffs to deliver on-court and off-site strength and conditioning support.
• Provide off-season support to players as required, including occasional travel for individual program design and supervision.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based practice, and professional excellence within the Performance Department.

Benefits

• We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team.
• We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees