Strength and Conditioning Coach

As a strength and conditioning coach, you will work with other coaches to develop periodization plans that ensure peak performance during championships. You will create sport-specific development plans for student-athletes and manage injury prevention or rehabilitation. Among other duties, you will oversee athletes and workouts in SCAD fitness facilities and provide technical instruction for strength and conditioning movements to student-athletes and coaches. Additionally, you will keep detailed records of student-athlete workouts, provide regular reports to the coaching staff, and maintain knowledge of best practices in performance training and injury-prehabilitation for athletes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates organization and communication skills. They are a highly motivated, positive person who uses current industry-leading knowledge and training techniques to maximize sport-specific athletic performance. The candidate also knows different training modalities to support individual sport requirements.

Minimum qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of experience working in strength and conditioning field training
• Ability to travel with teams, including nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:    

• Experience in the college athletics environment

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or equivalent strength and conditioning certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport

Travel required:

• 20–40% 

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.   

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.