Strength Coach

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX seeks a Strength Coach to support the SHSU Strength program. The role focuses on coaching student-athletes, assisting the Head Coach, maintaining discipline, and helping recruit prospective athletes.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year of coaching experience; strength coaching experience is desirable. The position emphasizes NCAA rules compliance, safety, and developing individual and team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience.
• Strength coaching experience is desirable.
• Combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaches/coaches student athletics to perform in their sport as the primary duty.
• Assists the Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision.
• Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments.
• Recruits prospective student athletes.
• Adheres to NCAA Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies.
• Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records.
• Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
• Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport.
• Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Team leadership

Discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Requisition

202600267S

Title

Strength Coach

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category

Professional

Department

Athletics

Division

Office of the President

Open Date

08/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Strength Coaching experience is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory program work for Sam Houston Strength.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaches/coaches student athletics to perform in their sport is the primary duty of this position.
• Assists the Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision.
• Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments.
• Recruits prospective student athletes.
• Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies.
• Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records.
• Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
• Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport.
• Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

• Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies.
• Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules.
• Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws.
• Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs.
• Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
• Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Head Coaches and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.
• This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48383

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report