Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Description

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will design and implement sport-specific training programs aimed at enhancing athletic performance. This role focuses on developing strength, speed, agility, and endurance while prioritizing injury prevention through individualized training plans, nutrition guidance, and evidence-based practices. The coach will work closely with sport coaches and medical staff to ensure athletes are physically prepared to meet the demands of their sport.

• Program Design:
  Develop, implement, and supervise evidence‑based strength and conditioning programs for individuals and teams.
• Athlete Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate physical readiness, monitor progress, and individualize training plans.
• Technique & Safety:
  Instruct and reinforce proper exercise techniques, supervise weight training sessions, and maintain a safe and effective training environment.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with head coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists to ensure training programs align with team objectives and rehabilitation protocols.
• Education:
  
  Provide guidance on nutrition, recovery strategies, mental fatigue management, and injury prevention best practices.
• Motivation & Leadership:
  Inspire, motivate, and support athletes in achieving peak performance and personal development goals.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and detailed records of athlete performance, training loads, and progress data.
• Needs Analysis:
  Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport in collaboration with sport coaches and athletic trainers at the conclusion of each competitive season.
• Program Administration:
  Design, implement, and enforce policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with established Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

• Bachelor's Degree
• ISSA or equivalent, CPR/AED certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Master's Degree

• Requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and motivational skills. A deep understanding of human anatomy, exercise physiology, and sports science is fundamental.
• Ability to assess and monitor performance testing to evaluate athletes' physical condition and progress, adjusting training plans accordingly.
• Strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.

Located in southern middle Tennessee, UT Southern is about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. The campus is nestled in the small community of Pulaski and currently enrolls about 800 students a year. UT Southern is the newest campus to join the UT System, evolving from UT’s acquisition of Martin Methodist College in 2021. Students enrolling at UT Southern enjoy a private‑college experience at an affordable, public‑school cost.

Among the many advantages are low student‑teacher ratios and high classroom personalization. More than 30 academic programs of study are available through the divisions of business, education, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing and social sciences. UT Southern is a college community where friends become family, where learning leads to doing and where everyone sees opportunity.

Lawrenceburg, TN | $20.00‑$30.00 per hour