Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Northwood; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood University in Midland, Michigan seeks an assistant coach to manage and administer all phases of varsity intercollegiate sports programs under the head coach, in accordance with NCAA and conference rules.

Responsibilities include developing strength, speed, and conditioning programs, monitoring the weight room, coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and assisting athletic training staff to support student‑athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Certification through a nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning Organization (CSCS, SCCC, or USAW) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all assigned intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Monitor the Weight Training facility and supervise student‑athletes.
• Coordinate schedules and maintenance of equipment; assist in-season lifting sessions with teams and staff.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Strength and conditioning programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSCS or SCCC or USAW certification

Job description

Under direction of the head coach, the assistant coach will be responsible for management and administration of all phases of our varsity intercollegiate sports programs and teams, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the university, Great Midwest Conference, and NCAA.

• Maintain knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position
• Develop and implement strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all assigned intercollegiate athletic teams and associated NU sport
• Monitor the Northwood University Weight Training facility
• Assist in conducting fall and spring testing of all athletes
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of athletes in database
• Assist with design summer workout plans and schedules
• Supervise and monitor student-athletes while using facility
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Keep a monthly inventory of equipment in weight room
• Coordinate Weight Training Facility schedules for respective teams
• Coordinate maintenance/replacement schedule of equipment with Head Coach/Director of Athletics
• Assist in coordination in-season lifting sessions with players and coaches
• Assist athletic training staff as needed to support the student-athletes and teams whose care you are responsible for
• Advise coaches on pre-game and pre-practice protocols as well as post-activity needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all NCAA and Great Midwest Conference rules and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Certification through a nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning Organization (CSCA, SCCC, or USAW)

Northwood University develops free-enterprise leaders who drive global social and economic progress by promoting the importance of free enterprise, ethics, individual freedom, personal responsibility, rule of law, and earned success. Private, nonprofit, accredited, and guided by The Northwood Idea, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at a full-service, residential campus located in Midland, Michigan. Northwood Online is offered in multiple states and online for students with transfer credits and work experience who are looking to complete their undergraduate degree.
The DeVos Graduate School of Management offers MBA and Master of Science degrees in Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, and Organizational Leadership with day, evening, and online delivery options. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is delivered online, with a differentiated focus on leadership and business analytics using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
International education is offered through study abroad and at International Program Centers in Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, Ghana, and France. Learn more about America's Free Enterprise University at www.northwood.edu.