Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Assistant Coach

Campus Title
Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of

Department
Athletics

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL2

Salary Range
$521.80 Biweekly; $10,749 Full Obligation

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)

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Position Summary
The assistant coach for strength & conditioning is responsible for assisting in all aspects of administration and operation of a nationally competitive Division III collegiate athletics program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.

This is a part-time level 3, 25% coaching position with a 9.5 month obligation (8/15-5/31).

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits if eligible include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in all aspects of Strength and Conditioning.

• Provide scientific based training for 3-4 teams as well as assist with football strength and conditioning (teams assigned based on the successful candidate).
• Supervise and assist in the operations of the athletics weight room facilities.
• Maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Assist with intern learning program as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Resorts to the Head Strength Coach

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors degree in related field

Certification:
CSCS, CCSC or USAW certification

Experience:
Strength training experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies.

For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S26005

Review Start Date
07/16/2026

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