Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This role o?ers 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-speci?c 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 sta?s, 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 o?ers 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-speci?c 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 sta?s, 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

• Certi?ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certi?ed (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 certi?cation.
• Minimum of one year 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 or currently pursuing a degree in this field.
• Experience using Teambuildr software.
• Experience working in a collegiate strength & conditioning program.
• Experience working with court sports and field sports.
• Experience working with both male and female athletes.
• Knowledge of training load management strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance data and present ?ndings clearly to coaching sta?.
• Ability to engage and motivate athletes in a team training environment.
• Demonstrates ability to teach and reinforce fundamental movement patterns and training techniques.

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 April 19, 2026.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

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.

A successful interview, 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.

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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 socialequity@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 01, 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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