Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, NCAA II Athletics

CSUMB; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Education fee waiver program

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

CSUMB is seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to lead the university's statewide NCAA Division II program. The role requires directing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for 14 varsity sports, coordinating with coaches and sports medicine to optimize performance and athlete well-being.

Applicants should hold a CSCS/SCCC or equivalent, a kinesiology degree, CPR/First Aid, and collegiate coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field with collegiate strength and conditioning experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of applied sports performance science.
• CSCS or SCCC certification or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Demonstrated collegiate strength and conditioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for strength and conditioning across ~300 student-athletes in 14 sports.
• Develop sport-specific strength and conditioning programs focused on performance and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with head coaches and sports medicine staff to support health, rehab and return-to-play progressions.
• Utilize evidence-based training methods and performance tracking to improve development and program effectiveness.
• Maintain training documentation and program records.
• Manage daily operations of the program, including facility scheduling, equipment oversight, maintenance and safety.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches, volunteers and interns; develop internship opportunities with academic programs.
• Promote compliance with NCAA rules and department policies.
• Plan and oversee camps, clinics and community engagement initiatives.
• Travel and work evenings/weekends as required.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Student-athlete development

Education

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology

CSCS or SCCC certification

CPR/AED and First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

CSUMB is seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to lead the university's statewide NCAA Division II program. The role requires directing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for 14 varsity sports, coordinating with coaches and sports medicine to optimize performance and athlete well-being.

Applicants should hold a CSCS/SCCC or equivalent, a kinesiology degree, CPR/First Aid, and collegiate coaching experience.