Strength Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Certification from one or both of the following organizations: NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCA (SCCC).
• CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with college-age students.
• Reliability, organization, communication, adaptability, follow-through, customer service, initiative, personal leadership, and collaborative teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience in sports and/or strength and conditioning.
• Additional certifications that support student-athlete experience, such as United States Weightlifting Certification or Precision Nutrition Certification, or other certifications related to sport performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe, and clean training environment that supports a student-athlete-first approach.
• Build relationships with student-athletes and foster their work ethic, development, and success.
• Use science-based information to design and implement training that enhances student-athlete and team athletic ability.
• Collaborate with athletic performance staff on injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation.
• Keep informed about and apply current developments in athletic performance and leadership.
• Record and track student-athlete progress.
• Communicate with sport coaches to align training goals and strategies.
• Welcome opposing teams to campus and escort teams and coaches to locker rooms and playing fields.
• Supervise student workers at athletic events and act as site supervisor for event operations.
• Be available for championship-event games.
• Attend and support major College events, including Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible position.