Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Requisition :
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Athletics
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Athletics
Department: Athletics Olympic Weight Room
Advertised Salary: Minimum $44,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

This is a full‑time, 12‑month, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach position. The position supports and assists the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports in all aspects of the department. Duties focus on creating a safe, positive, and welcoming training environment for the development of student‑athletes in all areas of human performance.

• Teach, coach, and instruct proper training techniques; assist in spotting when necessary.
• Develop, implement, supervise, measure, and monitor all facets of human performance programs for assigned sport teams, including:
  • Sport‑specific, team‑based, and individualized periodized annual performance plans; warm‑ups and cool‑downs; resistance training programs; conditioning programs; and recovery initiatives.
  • Conduct scientifically validated assessments aimed at monitoring athletes’ development and injury risk.
  • Collaborate with athletic training and physical therapy to ensure all preventative, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play concerns are addressed.
  • Liaise with sport‑coaches, administration, team support personnel, and department members, as applicable.
• Occasional team travel.
• Participate in international, national, regional, and department seminars.
• Anticipate potential injury risks and implement emergency medical procedures when necessary.
• Supervise and assist in general maintenance and cleaning of the facility, including oversight of all training equipment needs, preventative maintenance, repairs, and ordering of all facility cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the facility is in proper order when opening, throughout the day, and closing.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on current strength and conditioning research.
• Implement only industry‑accepted, scientifically supported methodologies when training athletes.
• Ensure the department complies with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Growth Mindset | Honesty | Openness | Trustworthy | Professionalism

• Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science, or another sports/exercise‑related field.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team‑sports environment.
• CPR/AED certified.
• Commitment to promoting an atmosphere of compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• NSCA, RSCC certified.
• USA Weightlifting certified.
• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• 2 years experience in an interdisciplinary performance team at a Division I level or higher.

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The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work. Incumbents may work indoors in office spaces, event spaces, or public spaces and may also work outdoors. Incumbents may sit continuously and use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

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