Senior Collegiate Strength & 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

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.