Strength and Conditioning Coach

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,443 - 71,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

FCC tuition waiver for employee and/or

Tuition reimbursement

Generous leave benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Frederick Community College in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and lead a comprehensive program for all sports. The role emphasizes performance improvement, injury reduction, and mentorship within a diverse campus community.

The successful candidate will collaborate with coaches and athletic trainers to implement preseason, in-season, and postseason development plans, monitor progress, and uphold a safe, well-equipped weight room environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or Kinesiology.
• Current Strength and Conditioning certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• At least three years of coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and schedule strength and conditioning programs for all sports.
• Collaborate with sports medicine and athletic training to reduce injury risk and develop return-to-play plans.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe, clean training space.
• Track athlete attendance and progress with sport coaches.
• Conduct annual needs analyses for teams and equipment.
• Coordinate with campus programs to provide internships and work study opportunities.
• Collaborate with diverse groups of student-athletes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science or Kinesiology

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Requisition Number: AS1000P

Job Title: Strength and Conditioning Coach

Pay Rate: $65,443.00 to $71,987.00 annually

Position Type: Administrative

Position Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing a strength and conditioning program for all sports. The Strength and Conditioning Coach plays an integral role in the performance of our sports programs and will be held to a high standard as it pertains to the execution of job specific tasks. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will be goal oriented and assist each program in reducing non-contact injuries, measuring and improving performance as well as mentorship that will contribute towards team camaraderie. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with team coaches to develop pre-season, in-season and post-season development plans that follow scientific principles. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will meet regularly with athletic trainers to carry out return to play protocols as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will maintain a clean working space that is safe and effective. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the manager of fitness and recreation regularly on new concepts and ideas. Additionally, this position requires the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Design, implement and schedule strength and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for assigned sports including strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning, and more.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine and athletic training staff to assist in reducing the risk of injury and to help develop return to play plans if injuries occur.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among assigned sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Maintain weight room equipment to ensure clean and safe workspace for student athletes.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coaches and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Conduct an annual needs analysis for equipment and facility space to advocate for equipment acquisition and/or facility changes so that current strength and conditioning best practices can be applied.
• Work with other areas of campus such as the Exercise Science Program to provide internship and work study opportunities for our students.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology or any related field
• Current certificate in Strength and Conditioning
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Three years of experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach in a collegiate setting
• Current certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Work Schedule

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Telework Eligible?

No

Essential Personnel?

No

For Best Consideration

08/12/2026

Benefits

• Frederick Community College offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more!

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.