Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Eastern University is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the development and implementation of performance training programs for its varsity student-athletes. This position is ideal for a motivated coach who is passionate about athlete development, relationship building, and contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven athletic department. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, and sports medicine personnel to provide high-level training support for varsity athletic programs. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will uphold the values and mission of Eastern University while training and motivating student-athletes to maximize their potential for athletic performance and injury prevention.

Position Responsibilities

Instruct student-athletes in proper lifting technique, movement mechanics, speed development, plyometrics, conditioning, and recovery strategies

Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Develop and implement sport specific, scientifically based strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.

Have the knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of the NCAA and any conferences of which Eastern University is a member.

Assist with the daily operation of the strength and conditioning program, including scheduling, facility oversight, report preparation, and equipment management

Conduct and assist with athlete performance testing, data collection, and analysis

Monitor athlete attendance, training progress, and program compliance

Collaborate with sports medicine staff to support return-to-play and modified training programs for injured student-athletes

Build and maintain positive working relationships with sport coaches to support team needs and performance goals

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized training environment

Assist with the development of departmental systems for communication, scheduling, reporting, and athlete monitoring

Provide mentoring to graduate assistants, interns, or student workers as assigned

Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and campus community members

Support the mission of Eastern University and contribute positively to the holistic development of student-athletes

Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.

Assist in the supervision and management of the campus fitness center

IV. Status: Staff, 40 hours per week, exempt, 10 months per year.

CSCS or SCCC Required