Assistant Strength Coach

Choosecolumbusga; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Strength Coach at Troy University (Athletic Director) is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for all student athletes, focusing on safety and performance.

You will assist in daily weight room operations, teach proper technique, and collaborate with head coaches to develop injury-prevention programs for all sports teams. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a strength and conditioning program for all student athletes.
• Assist in daily operations of the Weight Room.
• Teach sound techniques to help ensure the safety of all student athletes.
• Collaborate with head coaches to develop injury-prevention programs for all sports teams.
• Provide assistance for all sport teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Posting Details

• Position Title Assistant Strength Coach
• Position Type Professional/Salaried
• Department Athletic Director > Troy
• Division Athletics
• Campus Troy
• Work Status Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary No
• Location Troy – T01

The Assistant Strength Coach position in the Athletic Director department is responsible for implementing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all student athletes; assisting in the daily operations of the Weight Room; teaching sound techniques to help ensure the safety of all student athletes; being proactive with head coaches in developing programs that will assist in the prevention of athletic injuries; and providing assistance for all sport teams.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Driving Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Standard office hours
Some nights and weekends required

Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Posting Date 08/19/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Reference Letters

Solicit References Through the System? No

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * 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)
4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Unofficial Transcript 1