Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Overview
Plans, administers, and manages strength and conditioning programs for the University's varsity intercollegiate teams in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs to enhance athletic performance, addressing the specific needs of assigned teams, and ensuring safe and effective workouts. The role requires collaboration with the Director of Sports Performance and other coaching staff to align programs with overall team strategies. The position also involves managing daily operations, maintaining equipment, and providing guidance on injury prevention and recovery.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Proven organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Designs year-long, comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams to include pre season, in season, post season and off season training cycles. 2. Assists in scheduling, managing and maintenance of three varsity weight rooms. 3. Tests and evaluates student athletes to track progress of program. 4. Meets regularly with coaches and athletic trainers to keep updated on student athletes' status. 5. Supervises and trains student employees. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or a related field and two years of experience in collegiate strength and conditioning working in a multi-sport environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Certified First Aid / CPR

Job Posting Date

07/15/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Athletics

Compensation Grade Profile

Assistant / Associate Coach (23)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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