Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment while contributing to the athletic and personal development of student- athletes across 23 NCAA Division II programs.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and delivering comprehensive physical development programs for all varsity teams.
• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
• Conduct athlete assessments, monitor progress, and evaluate training outcomes.
• Supervise and instruct athletes during training sessions, ensuring safety and proper technique.
• Support the development and implementation of return-to-play protocols for injured athletes.
• Educate student-athletes on nutrition and supplementation for health and performance.
• Oversee strength and conditioning interns and student workers; assist with the Kutztown internship curriculum.
• Maintain the weight room, manage equipment inventory, and develop risk management strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and student-athletes.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of Kutztown Strength and Conditioning, KU Athletics, the PSAC, NCAA, and other governing bodies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, extended hours, and team travel as required.

Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment while contributing to the athletic and personal development of student- athletes across 23 NCAA Division II programs.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and delivering comprehensive physical development programs for all varsity teams.
• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
• Conduct athlete assessments, monitor progress, and evaluate training outcomes.
• Supervise and instruct athletes during training sessions, ensuring safety and proper technique.
• Support the development and implementation of return-to-play protocols for injured athletes.
• Educate student-athletes on nutrition and supplementation for health and performance.
• Oversee strength and conditioning interns and student workers; assist with the Kutztown internship curriculum.
• Maintain the weight room, manage equipment inventory, and develop risk management strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and student-athletes.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of Kutztown Strength and Conditioning, KU Athletics, the PSAC, NCAA, and other governing bodies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, extended hours, and team travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) or
• Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa- SCCC).
• Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Strong integrity, attention to detail, and initiative.
• Ability to modify and regress exercises based on injuries or circumstances.
• Workplace First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum of two years of collegiate-level strength and conditioning experience (graduate assistantships and full- time internships accepted).

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in exercise science or a related ?eld.
• Experience using Teambuildr software.
• Experience working with both male and female athletes.
• Knowledge of training load management strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance data and present findings clearly to coaching staff.

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on October 12, 2025.

The starting salary for this position is $40,000** , based on the **** APSCUF Coach **** Collective Bargaining Agreement.**

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html .

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