Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - #231541

Davita Inc.; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This role involves developing and overseeing conditioning programs for various sports, ensuring a safe training environment while also mentoring student-athletes. Candidates must possess strong administrative skills and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waivers for employees

Discounted fitness memberships

Paid community service leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strength and conditioning programs for sports teams.
• Create a positive training environment for student-athletes.
• Develop and manage safe sports performance programs.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Motivation

Knowledge of weightlifting and conditioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - #231541

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered, you must apply online.

Please include a cover letter, resume and a list of professional references to complete the application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Andrew Bates, Director of Sports Performance, at [e-mail]

Posting Details

Posting Information

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Bachelor's degree required. Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Posting Number	EHRA973P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31053
Classification Title	Assistant Coach
Working Title	Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - #231541
Department	Office of Athletic Programs
Anticipated Hiring Range	Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.
About WCU
Position Summary	The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). Primary responsibility is to oversee the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, men's and women's golf, and assist with football. Candidate must be knowledgeable, motivated and demonstrate a commitment to a safe, disciplined, and current weightlifting, speed and conditioning program to benefit intercollegiate student-athletes. Candidates must also possess strong administrative and communication skills. Must be willing and able to: Provide/contribute to a positive and energized training environment where student-athletes can grow and develop both physically and mentally. Be able to work well within a team setting displaying respect and courtesy and possess strong administrative and communication skills. Coach and manage safe and effective sports performance programs for assigned sports to compete at the highest collegiate levels. Travel with Baseball. Demonstrate knowledge and passion in the areas of athletic development relating to strength, power, speed, agility, weightlifting, energy system development, annual programming, nutrition, and injury prevention. Lead and mentor student-athletes.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12

Posting Text

To be considered, you must apply online.

Please include a cover letter, resume and a list of professional references to complete the application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Andrew Bates, Director of Sports Performance, at [e-mail]

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Open Date	05/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Background/E-Verify
Credential Verification
EOE
University Safety

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Resume


3. List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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   Do you require sponsorship?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No