Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and 가족

Job summary

The University of Arizona Athletics Department seeks an Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning for football. You will contribute to strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS data, and rehab progression for student‑athletes, under the director's guidance.

You will also coach Olympic lifting, plyometrics, sprinting, and testing while collaborating with sports medicine and nutrition staff to optimize performance and safety across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• 1 year of collegiate strength & conditioning experience.
• CSCS or SCCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, and rehab stages.
• Instruct Olympic lifting, plyometrics, and sprint development.
• Test and evaluate strength, power, flexibility, body fat, and conditioning.
• Assist with student‑athlete nutrition education with certified staff.
• Help develop GPS database for assigned athletes.
• Enforce weight room rules and ensure safety.
• Manage budget accountability and related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independence & initiative

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

CSCS or SCCC Certification

Tools

GPS data systems

Heart rate variability

Heart rate monitoring

Velocity-based training

Job description

Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics, fostering, integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of the Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning. The position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time position in the University of Arizona Athletics Department. The purpose of this position is the development and management of strength and conditioning programs for Division I varsity sports, as well as the management of the Strength and Conditioning facility.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist
  Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in all
  characteristics for Football programs. These characteristics include
  strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profile
  management, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletes
  cleared for participation by the medical staff.
• Instruct
  in Olympic lifting techniques, plyometric progressions and sprint
  development.
• Test
  and evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, body
  fat percentage and specific conditioning.
• Assist
  with student-athlete nutrition education in collaboration with certified nutrition staff regarding diet, nutrition, and weight management.
• Assist
  with the development and maintenance of a GPS database for assigned student-athletes.
• Enforce
  the rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
• Budget
  accountability.
• Additional
  duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective
  written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability
  to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability
  to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and achieve established
  goals.
• Knowledge
  of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulations pertaining to this position.
• Demonstrated
  organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated
  ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
  with individuals at all organizational levels, and maintain a professional, respectful demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  Degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• One
  year of experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level.
• CSCS or SCCC Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Previous experience handling and collecting data from several sport science platforms (e.g., GPS, heart rate variability, heart rate, hydration, velocity-based training, etc.).
• USAW Certification.

Employment Details

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE: 1.0

Type of Criminal Background Check Required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 10/29/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Posting Number: req27497

Department: Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link: arizonawildcats.com

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Contact Information

Cullen Carroll
Director, Football Strength and Conditioning
[e-mail]
520-621-2043

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