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Professional

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Fitchburg, MA

Posted:

Jun 9, 2025

Closes:

Jul 7, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Full Time

Salary Type:

Annually

Salary Range:

$57,000.00 - $62,000.00

Position ID:

189021

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About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will oversee the development, implementation and management of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all student athletes and with the operation of the Landry Fitness Center.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design effective year-round athletic strength training and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate teams based on testing and in collaboration with coaches.
• Implement appropriate strength and conditioning programs, teaching proper techniques and providing supervision and motivation as needed.
• Conduct testing to assess performance and improvement on a regular basis.  Document and evaluate results and progress of student athletes. Review results with student athletes and coaches.
• Supervise and evaluate student interns as they supervise workouts.  Collaborate with the Exercise and Sports Science Department as needed.
• Develop plans for the policies and organization of the new fitness facility.
• Maintain equipment and make recommendations for repairs and/or replacements as needed. 
• Develop programming related to student athlete health and wellness topics.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) or current certification by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches' Association.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Experience with and an excellent working knowledge of exercise techniques appropriate for a variety of intercollegiate student athletes.
• Proficiency in teaching lifting techniques.
• Ability to supervise and motivate student athletes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a diverse population.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); a background check satisfactory to the university.
• Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 10-month, professional APA position. The annual 10-month salary range for this position is $57,000 to $62,000 commensurate with education and experience.  This appointment is is mid-August to mid-June.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Nine different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.
• Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplemental plan retirement options.
• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Twenty vacation days accrued per year. 
• Fifteen sick days accrued per year. 
• Five personal days per year. 
• Paid holidays. 
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Priority Review: June 27, 2025
   

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and the names of three professional references.

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