Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Posted on 2/24/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Job Title : Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Location: Fayette, IA

 

Required Documentation: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

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Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Posted on 2/24/2025

Accepting applications

About this position

Job Title : Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Location: Fayette, IA

 

Required Documentation: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to employment@uiu.edu. 

Position Summary

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and will assist with the design, development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of strength and conditioning programs for 3-5 intercollegiate programs at the NCAA Division II level. The Assistant Coach will work cooperatively with coaches and athletic training staff to: develop team and individualized strength programs and nutrition plans in a positive and motivating environment, assist in the oversight and maintenance of two weight rooms and equipment.

 

Essential Duties Summary

Strength and Conditioning (90%) 

• Work with assigned teams to develop pre-season, in-season and off-season programs.
• Evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses of student-athletes and develop strategies to enhance performance.
• Design individualized work-out plans; implement testing programs; maintain appropriate records; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of program based on individual results and data collected.

Administration and Operations (5%)

• Assist with daily maintenance and staffing of weight room/strength facilities as well as assist in scheduling weight room training for the various athletic programs and assist in identifying and purchasing appropriate strength and conditioning equipment.

Other (5%)

• Assist in other duties, responsibilities, and assignments as determined by the Director of Athletics and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

 

Competencies

• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Ability to accurately assess body composition (body mass, body fat, and muscle mass).
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science or related field with a background or education in dietetics.
• 1-3 years’ experience required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Must possess a current CPR certification at time of hire or must attain certification within one month of the date of hire.
• Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certification.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA DII rules and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate proper spotting and lifting techniques .

 

Benefits Package: Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.

 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

 

Compensation is negotiable based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

About us

Upper Iowa University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

Upper Iowa University’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, furloughs, use of facilities, participation in activities, compensation, and training.

 

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https://uiu.edu/employment/ . 

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