Strength & Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball

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 & Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball

Position Number

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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 & Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball

Position Number

A05560

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Women's Basketball

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, Women’s Basketball, the Strength & Conditioning Coach supports the women’s basketball program by designing and implementing strength & 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

Designs, implements, and evaluates sport-specific strength, speed, and conditioning programs for the Women’s Basketball team.

Utilizes advanced sports performance technology to monitor athlete recovery and optimize training.

Collects and enters performance and nutrition data; analyzes trends to support athlete development.

Develops individualized strength and nutrition plans based on athlete needs and behavioral habits.

Instructs student-athletes in proper training techniques and promotes injury prevention strategies.

Collaborates with the Head Coach, athletic training staff, and Strength & Conditioning team regarding injuries, recovery, and performance.

Assists with injury rehabilitation and supports the athletic training staff as needed.

Ensures safe, supervised use of strength & conditioning facilities at all times.

Contributes to recruiting efforts by supporting visits and preparing educational content.

Maintains compliance with NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University policies; travels with the team as needed.

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 3 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

Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Excellent computer skills.

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation in student-athletes.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven success in all areas of strength and conditioning programing. Olympic style, lifts, plyometrics, speed development, conditioning and flexibility.

NSCA-CSCS certified.

First Aid/CPR/AED certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in athletics in a collegiate environment.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Starting Salary

$70,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$80,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A906P | | 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 | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |

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 a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health/Physical Education or a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

   • Yes
   • No

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

   • Yes
   • No

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

   • Yes
   • No

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