Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

34,120

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

34,120

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

| Posting Number | NC0572025 | | Working Title | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | | Department Org | 150201 - Women's Strength Training | | Why should you work at UCA? |
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
The University of Central Arkansas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
- Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and preseason for all teams assigned in a manner that reflects research driven practices. - 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. - Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches. - Maintains a personal health and fitness lifestyle. Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season. - Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the UCA Student-Athlete handbook. - Successfully completes training and educational courses as required. - Other duties as assigned.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Basic computer skills, Excel and strength software preferred. - A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training. - Strong motivational abilities. - Ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public. - Strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills. - Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes.

| | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
- B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance required - Master’s Degree Preferred - 2+ years of coaching strength and conditioning at the collegiate, or professional level preferred - Must hold at least two of the following certifications: - CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - SCCC from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) - Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually monitor athletes.
• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors to rubber floors.
• Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
• Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
• Evening and weekend work will be expected, including but not limited to traveling with the Basketball team.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

| | Preferred Education and/or Experience | | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity. | | Desired start date | 05/16/2025 |

Position Summary and Qualifications

| License(s)/Certifications | | | Physical Demands Checklist | Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Balancing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking, Climbing | | Physical Exertion | Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds, Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds, Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds, Activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts |

Posting Detail Information

| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 04/07/2025 | | Close Date | 04/30/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

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