Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Olympic Sports

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports. Under the Director's oversight, you will prepare male and female student‑athletes for intercollegiate competition, applying evidence-based training methods and safe, effective coaching to develop power, agility, energy systems, and sport‑specific movements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, CSCCa/NSCA certification, and First Aid/CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience working with athletic performance programs in a collegiate and/or professional setting.
• CSCCa or NSCA certification required; First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing evidence-based training for Olympic sports.
• Utilize motivational techniques and accurate training parameters for performance preparation.
• Collaborate with sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, and coaching staff to support athletes.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports. Under the Director's oversight, you will prepare male and female student‑athletes for intercollegiate competition, applying evidence-based training methods and safe, effective coaching to develop power, agility, energy systems, and sport‑specific movements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, CSCCa/NSCA certification, and First Aid/CPR/AED.