Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning; Athletics

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Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

Posting Number: req
25239

Department: Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link:

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time position in the University of Arizona Athletics Department. The purpose of this position is the development and management of strength and conditioning programs for Division I varsity sports, as well as the management of the Strength and Conditioning facility.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in all characteristics for Football programs. These characteristics include strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profile management, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletes cleared for participation by the medical staff.
• Instruct in Olympic lifting techniques, plyometric progressions and sprint development.
• Test and evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, body fat percentage and specific conditioning.
• Assist with student-athlete nutrition education in collaboration with certified nutrition staff regarding diet, nutrition, and weight management.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a GPS database for assigned student-athletes.
• Enforce the rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and achieve established goals.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulations pertaining to this position.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and maintain a professional, respectful demeanor.

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• One year of experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level.
• CSCS or SCCC Certification.

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Previous experience handling and collecting data from several sport science platforms (e.g., GPS, heart rate variability, heart rate, hydration, velocity-based training, etc.).
• USAW Certification.

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Tenure Information:

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Athletics

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalence (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 2/20/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and…