Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Status
Full Time

Job Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach develops training plans as per scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintain athlete records, and teaches strength and condition classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the professional operation of the facility.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, offseason, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, and the NCAA.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit at work-station and stand, walk and demonstrate skills and techniques throughout the course of work time.
• This position may require to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field strongly preferred.
• Must hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification (e.g. NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, USAW).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required.
• Preferably the individual should have at least one prior strength and conditioning placement, internship or experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit at workstation and stand, walk and demonstrate skills and techniques throughout the

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of human kinetics or the physical, physiological, and mechanical aspects of exercise
• Understanding the body response to various techniques and conditioning

Skills:

• Have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail
• Untiring level of initiative

Ability:

• The ability and confidence to demonstrate and teach exercise technique properly.
• ability to teach, lead and counsel student-athletes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S957

Will this position required travel?

Yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

No

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/10/2025

Close Date
03/10/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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