Part-time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Fitchburg State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Fitchburg, MASSACHUSETTS
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

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:

  • 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.
  • Maintain equipment and make recommendations for repairs and/or replacements as needed.  
  • Develop programming related to student athlete health and wellness topics.


    • Requirements:

  • 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 and must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 or have a documented and approved exemption.
  • Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 


    • Additional Information:

    Shift Information: Part time, temporary non-benefited position - 10-15 hours a week; priority review begins immediately; position is currently available and continues through May 2024.
    Salary is based on experience and qualifications. 


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