Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coaching - Pool

DEPARTMENT:

Athletics, Strength and Conditioning

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

The program of intercollegiate athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. Three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student‑athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The position reports directly to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Design and implement year round, sport specific training programs for teams assigned by the Head Strength Coach.
• Assist Head Strength Coach with implementation of strength and conditioning program for other sports.
• Assist with daily administrative and maintenance duties.
• Work directly with Sport Coaches and assist Head Strength Coach with scheduling of Broad Weight Room.
• Work directly with Sports Medicine staff to assist with alteration of training program, and participate in rehabilitation process of injured athletes.
• Provide nutrition guidance and education for assigned teams.
• Maintenance and daily operations of fueling station.
• Enforce all Strength and Conditioning Facility rules and regulations.
• May include evenings and weekends.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, in accordance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education or TWO (2) or more years of work experience coaching;
• 1-2+ years’ of experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning program;
• Nationally accredited certification for strength and conditioning
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete and sign the University’s vehicle use form.

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Proven ability to establish good rapport and an effective working relationship with student- athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and community.

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Applicants must upload:

• A cover letter
• A resume/CV
• Transcript showing highest degree earned

This pool will be refreshed annually and applicants will be notified when to reapply each year in order to remain in consideration for any openings.

Questions about specific sports, openings, or other details of being an assistant coach may be directed to the Department of Athletics at .

This is a 12-month, FLSA exempt position with full health benefits at the Assistant Coach or Coaching Specialist classification and may have a less than full-time time‑base. However the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need.

The full time salary range for the Coaching Assistant classification is $4,530 - $6,946/month.

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.