Strength/Condition Asst Coach

Department Summary

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the
University and exists to promote the common good through athletic
competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women
to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program
strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing
academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play,
sportsmanship and Spartan Pride. https://sjsuspartans.com/

Job Description

The Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach for Athletic
Performance will be responsible for, but not limited to, assisting
in all areas of the intercollegiate Athletic Performance Department
such as: developing and implementing sport specific-programs,
teaching and establishing safe and efficient Olympic lifting
techniques and diverse movement skills; test and evaluate athletic
performance for their assigned Olympic Sport teams; assist with the
development and maintenance of a databank for all assigned
athletes; enforce the policies, procedures and regulations that
oversee all activities in the Athletic Training Centers.

Brief Description of Duties
• Perform basic equipment cleaning and overall facility
maintenance.
• Responsible for assigned sports team twelve-month training
schedule.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I
program.
• Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength
& Conditioning Coaches to design academic year (in-season and
out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing
purchases for the sports program.
• Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and
follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the
Mountain West Conference
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience
understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity
– in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion,
economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course
materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
• CSCS and CPR certification required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum of two years experience as a strength and conditioning
coach at the collegiate level.
• Candidate must have experience teaching various Olympic
movements and working with male and female athletes including
football.
• Fluency with rehabilitation programs for athletes and the
ability to work with the Sports Medicine Staff
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to
the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have
been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other
comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree
• Successful Division I collegiate or professional
experience

Compensation

Classification: 2382 Coaching Assistant

Anticipated Salary: $6,288 – $7,658 monthly

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by
(posted until filled)

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned
and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA,
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and
Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU
systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject
to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority
(CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are
required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution
and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University
Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training
can be sent to the Clery Director at [email protected]. The
President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures
that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness
and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to
continue.

Conditional Offer

Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the
end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment
rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may
be extended on an annual basis.

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of
California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is
contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in
the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check
(including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the
position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley’s Public
University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative
and diverse regions in the world — San José State University
is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University
(CSU) system and the first public university in the West. The 2020
#1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money
Magazine, San José State is an essential partner in the economic,
cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area,
and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research
funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU
system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class
scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and
experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide
transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally
and globally.

San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students — many are
historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and
38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
(AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to
social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an
international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José
State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so
our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different
and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.

Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender
Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status,
Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion,
Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and
Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University
programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San
José State University employees are considered mandated reporters
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety
Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A
paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the
Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at [email protected].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires
that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the
three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety
policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A
paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at
[email protected].

Advertised: March 23, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
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