Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning; Athletics

Overview

Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA.
Position Highlights 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 to 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.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please .

• 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.

Rank Not specified

Tenure Information Not specified

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 equivalency (FTE)

Contact Information for Candidates Cullen Carroll
Director, Football Strength and Conditioning
cullencarroll

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 the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

• Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
• Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
• Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same before or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The…