Associate Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach

The general purpose of this position is to work directly with the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach on the design and execution of the strength training and conditioning programs for football student-athletes.  The position will represent the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach in the event that the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach are not able to fulfill their responsibilities for any reason.

• Collaborate with the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for football program.

• Design and implementation for additional Olympic sports assignments under supervision of the Director of Sports Performance

• Directly supervise the Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning Coach 

• Coordinate training facility cleaning and maintenance of equipment

• Other duties as assigned

The following Degree is Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

• 1 year experience in a NCAA member strength & conditioning program, working with Men’s and Women’s teams.

• USA Weightlifting certification and the experience of training football for 2 years

The following licenses, certifications, or registrations is required:

• Must be certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association

• Documented CPR and AED certifications 
  • These Certifications can be obtained upon hire within the first year and must be maintained during the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches and other athletic department staff. 
• Applicant must exhibit ability to instruct, supervise, and demonstrate associated exercises in a weightlifting based training environment. 
• Successful candidate must display competency to coordinate with the Asst. Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football and the Football Athletic Trainers regarding certain biomechanical assessments as well as implementation of the return to play protocols for athletes returning from injury.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage groups of diverse people.

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 5, 2024.  

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .