Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Daemen University; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Daemen University in Amherst, NY is seeking a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach to coordinate instruction of student‑athletes in the area of strength & conditioning. You will plan workouts, supervise equipment, and motivate athletes to achieve performance and safety goals.

Work collaboratively with sports medicine staff and coaches to monitor programs, maintain training records (TrainHeroic), and uphold NCAA and conference guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health or related field.
• Master’s degree and collegiate sports performance experience preferred.
• Certifications: NSCA-CSCS, CSCCA, CSCCa, SCCC and CPR/AED required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instruction of student‑athletes in strength & conditioning.
• Plan workouts, supervise equipment use, and provide motivation.
• Monitor program effectiveness with coaches and Sports Medicine staff.
• Maintain training records and compliance with NCAA, ECC rules.
• Educate coaches and athletes on proper technique, progression, and safety.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Team approach

Flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance

Master's degree (preferred)

NSCA-CSCS

CSCCA

CSCCa

SCCC

BLS CPR/AED certification

Tools

TrainHeroic

Job description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student-centered learning. The university places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling an understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

• Contribute to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of strength & conditioning.
• Assist in planning workouts, conducting workouts, and supervising use of equipment.
• Provides motivation and support for the student-athletes.
• Monitor effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and activities of intercollegiate varsity athletics in collaboration with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine staff and sport coaches.
• Follow best-practice industry standards and guidelines regarding exercise technique, prescription, progression, and tolerance utilizing all appropriate and available safety mechanisms.
• Assist in educating sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning and sport-specific functional programming to prevent injuries and optimize sports performance.
• Assist Head Strength and Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach with maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records and team/individual strength and conditioning programs via a file system and/or subscription-based electronic software package (e.g. TrainHeroic).
• Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, and the ECC.
• Assist in ensuring all fitness and sports performance equipment are functioning properly.
• Assist in providing suggested strength and conditioning information to Daemen University community, including information on proper use of athletic conditioning equipment as needed.
• Maintains professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements set forth by the respective credentialing body (e.g. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)) and/or the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance or related field.
• Master's degree and previous collegiate sports performance experience preferred.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to apply a 'team' approach to the delivery of student-athletic health care.
• Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
• Previous experience coaching at a high level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Possess and maintain a national strength and conditioning certification that meets the NCAA legislation.
• NSCA - Certified
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)
• Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) - or Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC)
• Adhere to established professional ethics/c conduct codes as outlined by the specific professional strength and conditioning certification organization:
• CSCCA - Code of Conduct
• NSCA - Professional Code of Ethics
• Maintain certification in Basic Life Support level CPR/ AED.

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour