Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University seeks a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and direct a comprehensive program for 8 sports involving 120 student-athletes. The role emphasizes performance enhancement, injury prevention, and safe training within a culture of discipline and teamwork.

You will coordinate with coaches, athletic trainers, and performance staff, manage scheduling and budgets, and ensure equipment readiness while meeting institutional expectations in a dynamic collegiate

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.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification is required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for 120 athletes across 8 sports.
• Demonstrate proper form, ensure athlete safety during lifts, and track progress.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices, trends, and certifications.
• Schedule sessions around practices and ensure availability for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with Athletic Training to ensure safety and assist with return-to-play.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

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 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.

Florida Poly Benefits Information

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. Click Here for more information.

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)

Explore Lakeland Florida

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This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.