Assistant Strength Coach

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunity

Job summary

A public research university in Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Strength Coach to support the Head Coach in training student-athletes. Responsibilities include instructing strength and conditioning sessions, maintaining equipment, and assisting in injury prevention. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree and be prepared to achieve CSCCA Certification within the first year. Join a flexible work environment with generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
• Must obtain CSCCA Certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Strength Coach with training programs.
• Instruct and supervise sports strength and conditioning.
• Maintain equipment inventory and facilitate off-site training.
• Ensure maintenance of weight training machines.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Fitness training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Georgia State University is a Division I institution and member of the Sun Belt Conference. The Department of Athletics fosters a Culture of Success through Academic Achievement, Competitive Greatness, Ethical Behavior, Social Responsibility, and Community Engagement that educates and transforms a diverse group of talented student‑athletes into future leaders.

Description

The Athletics Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire an Assistant Strength Coach. This position will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all areas of training including weight programs, specific physical conditioning programs for student‑athletes, and maintaining equipment and weight rooms.

What Will You Do

• Assist in education and prevention of athletics injuries through daily communication with Head Strength Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Sport Coaches.
• Instruct and supervise all assigned sports in strength and conditioning activities; assist in preparation and planning workout programs.
• Maintain equipment inventory and travel to Panthersville for off‑site training.
• Maintenance of all weight training machines and other devices used for strength training and conditioning activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Strength Coach.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Must obtain CSCCA Certification within the first year of employment.

College/Business Unit

Athletics

Location

Atlanta Campus

Job Posting

12/11/25, 3:16:15 PM

What Makes GSU A Great Place

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.