Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Special Instructions

Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Number

500124

Salary Range

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Special Instructions

Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Number

500124

Salary Range

$36,414.00

Position Type

Unclassified Staff

Department Information

| Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment | | | Department | Athletics |

Job Duties

| Responsibility / Duty |
-Maintains progressive approach to strength & conditioning by researching literature, observing programs at other institutions, and establishing valuable professional contacts/relationships. -Applies professional expertise to evaluate findings and develop programs to meet sport-specific needs and goals. -Supports, communicates, and collaborates with team doctors, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and other specialists to enhance the physical development of student-athletes. -Regularly assesses and refines programs to maximize positive results. | | Percentage Of Time | 40 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
Education, Training and Evaluation: -Conducts orientation sessions for athletic teams to explain and demonstrate the modalities of physical training to be used for each exercise program and the associated risk management considerations. -Teaches and instructs movement, acceleration, agility drills, speed and flexibility techniques. -Evaluates athletes to determine problem areas (weaknesses, imbalances, flexibility) and designs corrective programs. -Performs testing of athletes before and after program participation. Prepares results and an evaluation for each program. | | Percentage Of Time | 40 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
Communication: -Documents athletes’ workout attendance, performance and test results. -Reports results to, and consults with, team coaches regarding the developmental progress or lack thereof for individual athletes. -Provides continuous feedback and recommendations to coaches and student-athletes regarding program improvements and changes. -Promotes the University’s athletic program and assists in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes on campus and providing friendly, positive and energetic recruiting presentations and personal interactions in the weight room. | | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
Professional/Staff Development:
-Participates in the selection, training and supervision of strength and conditioning interns and student workers.
-Actively participates in formal and informal professional development activities. -Maintains continuing education credits for certifications.
Facility Scheduling and Management:
-Assists with the scheduling, maintenance, supervision and oversight of the weight room.
-Works with the Athletic Facilities Office to schedule spaces to conduct team agility, speed work and conditioning sessions.
-Enforces adherence to weight room policies and procedures for use and risk management of all training facilities. Insures adherence to safety, cleanliness and security standards and procedures. | | Percentage Of Time | 5 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
Program Development: -Works in conjunction with the head coaches of assigned teams to implement all aspects of training including scheduling, supervision, training environment, motivation, and goal setting for individual athletes and team. -Develops and implements year-round, sport specific training programs-including resistance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, agility, and speed programs-to maximize athletic performance and limit injury potential. | | Percentage Of Time | 5 |

Posting Detail Information

| Minimum Experience Required |
Minimum of one (1) year full-time collegiate strength and conditioning coaching experience. Must have education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. | | Minimum Education Required |
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science or related field. | | Minimum Licenses Required |
-CSCS or CSCCA Certified
-CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
-Valid driver’s license | | Other Minimum Requirements |
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules | | Test(s) Required | | | Preferred Education |
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science or related field

| | Preferred Experience |
-Five (5) years of experience working in strength and conditioning
-Experience working with a Division I program | | Preferred Licenses |
-Additional strength and conditioning training certifications (ex. FMS, ISSN Nutrition, P.E.S. NASM) | | Other Preferred Requirements | | | Physical Demands |
Must be able to participate in physical activity, lift heavy equipment, and demonstrate and assist with coaching Olympic style weightlifting. | | Employment Year | Fiscal Year | | If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date | | | If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date | | | Employment Basis | Full-time | | Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) | | | Posting Date | 07/10/2025 | | Closing Date | 07/20/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Postings | https://jobs.nicholls.edu/postings/8568 |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References 4. Letter of Reference 1 5. Letter of Reference 2 6. Letter of Reference 3 7. Copy of Transcript

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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