Strength & Conditioning Coach

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a part-time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach to support student-athletes across its 24 intercollegiate programs. You will design and deliver strength and conditioning programs, assess fitness, and collaborate with coaches to meet sport-specific needs.

This role emphasizes injury prevention, performance development, and lifelong fitness guidance. The position reports to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, requires a Bachelor's degree with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• At least 1 year of relevant strength & conditioning experience.
• Ability to teach and coach athletes and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with coaching staff and sports medicine for performance and injury prevention.
• Teach proper lifting techniques and movement training.
• Assist with equipment upkeep and facility safety.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Position Highlights

Join RIT Athletics and play an important role in supporting the performance, development, and well-being of our student-athletes. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week for 10 months of the year, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within RIT’s intercollegiate athletics program. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will work closely with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, coaching staffs, and student-athletes across RIT’s 24 intercollegiate athletic programs and cheerleading program. In this role, you will help design and deliver strength and conditioning programs focused on enhancing athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury, and developing lifelong fitness and movement skills. You will assess student-athlete fitness and performance, collaborate with coaches to identify individual and team needs, and provide guidance in the areas of strength, conditioning, performance, and nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual and team strength and conditioning programs for RIT student-athletes.
• Partner with coaching staffs to identify sport-specific performance and conditioning needs.
• Conduct pre- and post-season testing to assess fitness, strength, and performance.
• Help student-athletes develop the physical skills and conditioning needed to compete successfully at the collegiate and national levels.
• Promote proper training techniques, injury prevention strategies, and lifelong fitness practices.
• Assist with the organization, inventory, and daily maintenance of strength and conditioning equipment and facilities.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and ensure compliance with University, department, league, division, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered environment that supports the academic, athletic, social, and personal development of student-athletes.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Grounded in integrity and respect, our staff works together to create an exceptional environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the management, design and implementation of training programs for teams and individual student-athletes throughout the school year
• Consults with coaches, sports medicine staff and student-athletes for strength and conditioning needs
• Teaches the proper technique for all lifts and movement training including, but not limited to, plyometric exercises, Olympic lifts, speed development exercises and flexibility
• Works with Sports Medicine staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodates injured student athletes to facilitate return to play
• Assists with the monitoring and supervision and upkeep of weight rooms to ensure safe and operable conditions
• Assists with the design and implementation of testing methods to assess strength and fitness levels of student-athletes (pre- and post-season)
• Supports the education of student athletes regarding proper nutrition, sleep, recovery and other healthy living practices
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to teach, coach, and communicate broadly with student athletes, colleagues and the public, cultivate and sustain collegial relationships, build unity around difficult issues, be an active listener, facilitator, convener, and mediator
• Ability to be an effective advocate for the student-athlete experience and personally exhibit high ethical standards of conduct and confidentiality in managing confidential information
• Skill in effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
• Knowledge in diverse student body and a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity and cross-cultural experiences of its members
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to student-athlete welfare and mental and physical well-being

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field 1 year of relevant experience

Job Level Overview

N/A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$20,000 - $26,000/yr.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.

Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail].

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co‑op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300‑acre suburban campus features cutting‑edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.