Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach — Collegiate Athletics

Pomona College; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Exempt full-time

Job summary

Pomona College in Claremont, CA, seeks a Head Athletic Performance Coach to lead strength and conditioning for 21 varsity teams. You will design sport-specific programs, ensure NSCA/CSCCa standards, and collaborate with sports medicine staff to optimize performance and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CSCS or CSCCa certification, First-Aid/CPR/AED, and at least two years of collegiate or professional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, health sciences or related field.
• CSCS or SCCC/CSCCa certification required; First-Aid/CPR/AED.
• Minimum 2 years of collegiate or pro-level strength & conditioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop sport-specific strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and injury prevention programs for 21 varsity teams.
• Collaborate with head coaches to keep programming evidence-based and NSCA/CSCCa-aligned.
• Work with sports medicine staff on injury prevention and return-to-play protocols.
• Instruct athletes on proper lifting techniques and training safety.
• Oversee APC operations, scheduling, and safety compliance.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Injury prevention

Athletic coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSCS certification

SCCC/Master SCC

First-Aid/CPR/AED

Driver's license

Job description

Pomona College in Claremont, CA, seeks a Head Athletic Performance Coach to lead strength and conditioning for 21 varsity teams. You will design sport-specific programs, ensure NSCA/CSCCa standards, and collaborate with sports medicine staff to optimize performance and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CSCS or CSCCa certification, First-Aid/CPR/AED, and at least two years of collegiate or professional experience.