Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach — Collegiate Athletics

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning to develop and manage sport-specific training for Division I student-athletes. You’ll design periodized programs to boost performance and reduce injuries, delivering sessions with precision and safety.

Working under the Head Coach, you’ll collaborate with coaches and staff, ensuring adherence to NCAA rules and providing an exceptional collegiate experience for athletes and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning exercise technique.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills along with strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and instruct groups ranging from 2 to 50 student-athletes at one time.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops sport-specific programming that is scientifically-based, with periodized regimens to optimize performance and reduce injuries.
• Demonstrates safe and effective exercise techniques at training sessions and delivers programs in an organized manner.
• Adheres to UNCW, conference, and NCAA guidelines while supporting championships.
• Uses strong communication to collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, and staff.

Skills

Strength & conditioning knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Group instruction

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

NSCA CSCS / CSCCa SCCC

CPR / First Aid Certification

Job description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning to develop and manage sport-specific training for Division I student-athletes. You’ll design periodized programs to boost performance and reduce injuries, delivering sessions with precision and safety.

Working under the Head Coach, you’ll collaborate with coaches and staff, ensuring adherence to NCAA rules and providing an exceptional collegiate experience for athletes and teams.