Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Florida Polytechnic University; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (State of Florida)

Generous leave program

Sick leave program

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University is seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program for all varsity teams. You will lead a team of staff, tailor training to each sport’s demands, emphasize safe practices, injury prevention, and the pursuit of athletic excellence.

Collaborating with coaches and athletic trainers, you will manage scheduling, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field.
• One year of strength and conditioning experience, or combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for 120 athletes across 8 sports.
• Demonstrate proper form for exercises, ensure athlete safety during team lifts, and utilize assessment tools to track progress.
• Remain up to date on strength and conditioning best practices, trends, and certifications.
• Assist in scheduling strength sessions around athletes' practices and ensure availability for university students' use.
• Strong communication and working relationship with the Athletic Training team to ensure athlete safety and assist with return-to-play care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety training

Athlete development

Communication

Team leadership

Program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Description Summary

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive strength, speed, agility, and conditioning program for all athletic teams. This role focuses on enhancing athlete performance, preventing injuries, and promoting safe training practices, while fostering discipline, teamwork, and a culture of excellence. The coach will collaborate closely with sport coaches, athletic trainers, and other performance staff to tailor programs to each sport’s unique demands and to individual student-athletes' needs. Administrative duties include scheduling, budget management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with all institutional expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for 120 athletes across 8 sports.
• Demonstrate proper form for exercises, ensure athlete safety during team lifts, and utilize assessment tools to track progress.
• Remain up to date on strength and conditioning best practices, trends, and certifications.
• Assist in scheduling strength sessions around athletes' practices and ensure availability for university students' use.
• Strong communication and working relationship with the Athletic Training team to ensure athlete safety and assist with return-to-play care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field
• One year of strength and conditioning experience, or, In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs

• Comprehensive understanding of training techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
• Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork

Required Certifications

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Normal Work Schedule

This position is salaried and exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; however, many nights and weekends may be required.

Target Hiring Salary

$60,000 - 65,000, commensurate with experience.

Location / Work Model

Full-time/On-site

Note

Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Application Deadline

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position may be open for 14 days. However, the review of applications will commence immediately.

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

To report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment under Title IX please contact our Title IX Coordinator, 4700 Research Way, ASC East, Lakeland, FL 33805, email: [e-mail], call: 863-874-8484, or our online report form.

Benefits

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation. Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

Retirement

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future.

Other Benefits

• Discounts & Perks
• Annual Leave: To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave: Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.