Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department

Athletics Office

Position Summary

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. Gettysburg is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,200 primarily residential students. The College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background to serve in this position.

This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position reporting to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. Responsibilities include providing oversight, design, implementation, and the direct supervision, of the strength and conditioning programs for varsity sports as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department

Athletics Office

Position Summary

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. Gettysburg is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,200 primarily residential students. The College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background to serve in this position.

This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position reporting to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. Responsibilities include providing oversight, design, implementation, and the direct supervision, of the strength and conditioning programs for varsity sports as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

•  Design, implement, and directly supervise strength and conditioning and speed and agility programs for all 24 varsity athletic teams
• Instruct and communicate technique refinement through various teaching methods, and demand a higher level of performance through positive feedback and cues
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence with sports performance including but not limited to usage, monitoring/analysis with appropriate technology
• Maintain a complete data file of individual student-athletes training performance;
• Assist all varsity athletic programs with proper guidelines for nutrition
• Work collaboratively with the sports medicine department on the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Responsible for effective communication and collaboration with coaches, athletic department support staff, and fitness center professional and student staff
• Exhibits good judgment in advising and counseling student athletes about academics and athletics issues. Serves as a mentor to help athletes resolve academic and non-academic issues
• Exhibit leadership, professional behavior, and tact when dealing with student athletes, parents, administration and College staff
• Serve as mandatory reporter as Campus Security Authority (CSA)
• Attend an in-person or register electronically for required training for CSAs, including Cleary and Title IX reporting requirements
• Report all allegations (i.e.: criminal offenses, hate crimes, VAWA offenses, etc.) made in good faith to the reporting structure established by the institution
• Adhere to NCAA, Conference and College manuals, policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree is preferred
• One or more years of successful strength & conditioning coaching experience
• Experience teaching and coaching techniques and skills in Olympic-style weight-lifting exercises and sport specific speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ); various computer software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, Teambuildr or other sports performance software
• Ability to work effectively in the environment of an academic demanding liberal arts institution
• Abide by all NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference and institutional policies
• Proficient with technology applications applicable to the position
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification is required

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit your cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

For full consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, February 25, 2026. Review of application materials will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Number

20101012A

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. 

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • CareerLink
   • Craigslist
   • CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
   • Consortium for Faculty Diversity
   • Diverseeducation.com
   • Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
   • Gettysburg College Digest
   • Gettysburg College Website
   • Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
   • Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
   • HigherEdJobs.com
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   • LGBT in Higher Ed Website
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   • Merchandiser – Local Newspaper
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