Assistant Strength Coach

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking an Assistant Strength Coach to develop and implement a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes. The role includes assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Weight Room and teaching proper lifting techniques to ensure athlete safety.

The position emphasizes collaboration with head coaches to create injury-prevention programs and provides essential support primarily for women’s athletics within the department.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Weight Room.
• Teach sound lifting techniques to help ensure the safety of all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with head coaches to develop programs that aid in injury prevention.
• Provide assistance primarily for women’s athletics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The Assistant Strenght Coach position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes; assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Weight Room; teaching sound lifting techniques to help ensure the safety of all student-athletes; being proactive with head coaches in developing programs that will asist in the prevention of athletic injuries; and providing assistance primarily for women’s athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

Some nights and weekends included

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

• Lifting and organizing weights up to 100 pounds

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
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• Please specify:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
  • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
  • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
  • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1

- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.