Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reduction

Job summary

University of Arizona Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning to develop and manage programs for Division I varsity sports and the training facility. The role requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans; tuition reductions for staff and eligible family members. The position emphasizes candidate expertise in speed, strength, nutrition, and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• One year of collegiate strength & conditioning coaching experience.
• CSCS or SCCC certification.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in program development including strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, and rehab stages.
• Instruct Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and sprint development.
• Test and evaluate athletic performance (strength, power, flexibility, body fat, conditioning).
• Assist with student-athlete nutrition education with certified staff.
• Help develop and maintain GPS database for assigned athletes.
• Enforce weight room rules and assist with budget accountability; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Independent work

NCAA/Big 12 knowledge

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field

CSCS or SCCC Certification

USAW Certification

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Athletic data platforms

Heart rate monitoring data

Job description

Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

Posting Number req27497

Department Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link arizonawildcats.com

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• AssistDirector of Strength & Conditioning for Football in allcharacteristics for Football programs. These characteristics includestrength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profilemanagement, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletescleared for participation by the medical staff.
• Instructin Olympic lifting techniques, plyometric progressions and sprintdevelopment.
• Testand evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, bodyfat percentage and specific conditioning.
• Assistwith student‑athlete nutrition education in collaboration with certifiednutrition staff regarding diet, nutrition, and weight management.
• Assistwith the development and maintenance of a GPS database for assignedstudent‑athletes.
• Enforcethe rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
• Budgetaccountability.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effectivewritten and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Abilityto work independently, demonstrate initiative, and achieve establishedgoals.
• Knowledgeof NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulationspertaining to this position.
• Demonstratedorganizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish prioritiesand successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstratedability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectivelywith individuals at all organizational levels, and maintain a professional,respectful demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’sDegree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Oneyear of experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiatelevel.
• 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.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Athletics

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay Depends on Experience

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

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

Open Date 10/29/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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

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