Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Contractual

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and implement comprehensive year-round programming (movement assessments, speed, strength and conditioning) for the athletic development and enhancement of student-athletes; maintain accurate and timely electronic records for monitoring prescribed and completed program variables; assist with the coaching of other teams when necessary
• Monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary.
• Cooperate with all coaches and administrative staff within the intercollegiate athletics programs to enhance overall departmental operations; understand and comply with all department policies and procedures, as well as NCAA and Colonial Athletic Association rules and regulations
• In coordination with the Assistant AD of Sports Performance, and the Director of Football Performance, assist in the implementation of: comprehensive injury prevention, performance enhancement, and functional performance screening and testing; utilization of performance monitoring technology (e.g., heart rate monitoring, GPS, sleep monitoring, velocity-based training modalities, etc.) as a tool to better plan and adjust training plans, continuously seek continuing education opportunities and explore current tools and techniques, utilize evolving advances in technology to benefit and enhance each sport's training philosophy;
  
  and serve the sport coach by providing specific and tangible information regarding their athletes' physical status and abilities
• Communicate, collaborate, and interact with coaches, athletic trainers, administrative staff, and Towson Research Academy of Collaborative Sport Science to apply evidence- based practice for strength and conditioning
• Act in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Football Performance

The work hours for this position may include evenings and weekends depending on sport schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field
• CSCS or SCCC certification (please include on application)
• CPR, AED, First Aid certifications (please include on application)
• Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge base in performance and injury prevention program development of the collegiate athletics population
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to student-athlete wellbeing, and health & safety in a competitive environment
• Ability to collaborate in developing a holistic sports performance model

• Experience working in the collegiate strength and conditioning field as an intern or graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach
• Experience leading large team lifts, conditioning sessions, warmups and recovery sessions
• Knowledge of higher education, student development theories, and best practices

Organization: Athletics Division

Primary

Location:

Main Campus

Job Posting: Dec 1, 2025