Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football

Position Number

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football

Position Number

A02590

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Football

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Football, the Strength and Conditioning Coach is supports the football program by designing and implementing strength and conditioning protocols to include nutrition, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, and serves as a staff member of the program. 

The position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of year-round strength, speed, and conditioning programs tailored to the physiological demands of Division I football.

Integrates sports performance technology and analytics to optimize individual and team performance, recovery, and workload management.

Develops individualized training and nutrition plans based on performance metrics, behavioral assessments, and injury history to enhance student-athlete development.

Collaborates with athletic training and medical staff to support injury prevention, return-to-play protocols, and long-term player health.

Oversees daily data entry and analysis of performance testing, training loads, and nutritional assessments to inform programming decisions.

Provides instruction on proper lifting techniques, safety protocols, and exercise progressions to ensure efficient and injury-free performance in the weight room.

Supervises safe, professional operation of the strength & conditioning facility, ensuring compliance with NCAA, Patriot League, and university policies.

Contributes to recruiting efforts by presenting the performance program to prospective student-athletes and their families.

Creates educational content and workshops for student-athletes on topics such as recovery, fueling strategies, and performance habits.

Travels with the football team to deliver on-site performance support during games and postseason competition.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health/Physical Education or a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification, or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCC) certification.

CPR and First Aid certification.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Proven success in designing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs, including Olympic-style lifts, plyometrics, speed development, conditioning, and flexibility.

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification required.

Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Strong computer proficiency, including data entry and performance tracking software.

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to motivate and support the development of student-athletes.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

Further certification within USAW, Precision Nutrition, PICP, FRC, and FMS is strongly encouraged.

Experience with an NCAA football program, preferably Division I football program.

Minimum Starting Salary

$100,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$112,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A910P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 07/25/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Seldom | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Often | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Often | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Often |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have CPR and First Aid certification?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you possess National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification, or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCC) certification?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health/Physical Education or a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

   • Yes
   • No

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