Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Chicago Sky are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach to support all aspects of athlete performance. This full-time role works closely with the Head of Athletic Performance, performance staff, medical team, and coaching staff to optimize player health, readiness, and physical development throughout the WNBA season and offseason. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, elite basketball environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Player Development & Coaching

• Assist in designing, coaching, and monitoring strength, power, conditioning, and mobility programs for all players.

• Deliver individualized training programs based on physical assessments, positional demands, and player needs.

• Coach on-court warm-ups, activation, and movement sessions for practices and games.

• Support return-to-play physical preparation in collaboration with medical and performance staff.

• Provide consistent, high-quality coaching cues to ensure safety, technique, and transfer to game performance.

Performance Testing & Data Support

• Assist with physical and performance assessments (strength, speed, power, movement).

• Collect, organize, and interpret performance data and collaborate with sports science staff on reporting.

• Contribute to player monitoring processes, including workload tracking and readiness metrics.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Head S&C Coach and performance team to align training with practice load, travel, and scheduling.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to integrate performance insights with medical and coaching staff.

• Communicate effectively with players to promote understanding, buy-in, and accountability.

Logistics & Operations

• Help manage weight room operations, maintenance, equipment setup, cleaning, and safety standards.

• Assist in preparing training spaces (home and travel) and managing equipment transportation.

• Maintain documentation, programming records, and athlete files in accordance with team and league requirements.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Contribute to a high-performance environment emphasizing trust, accountability, and excellence.

• Maintain all required licensure and certi

Lication as strength and conditioning coach.

• Comply with WNBA protocols, documentation standards, and organizational policies.

• Follow all HIPAA, WNBA, and team con Lidentiality standards regarding player health and performance information.

• Maintain a consistent professional presence, including availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and extensive travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.

• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) required.

• CPR/AED certification.

• Experience coaching in collegiate, elite, or professional sports settings.

• Demonstrated ability to coach movement, strength, and conditioning principles effectively.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field

• USAW, FRCms, or other complementary certifications.

• Experience with force plates, GPS, and performance technology systems

• Experience working in the WNBA, NBA, or elite women's basketball.

• Background in return-to-play programming and interdisciplinary performance models.

Why Join the Chicago Sky

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with elite professional athletes within a collaborative,

championship-driven, and innovative performance environment committed to best practices, holistic player

development, and world-class athlete care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.