Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

The position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time, benefits-eligible, annually appointed position in the University of Arizona Athletics Department. The purpose of this position is development and management of strength and conditioning programs for Division I varsity sports as well as management of the Strength and Conditioning facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in all characteristics for Football programs. These characteristics include strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profile management, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletes cleared for participation by the medical staff.
• Instruct in Olympic lifting techniques, plyometric progressions and sprint development.
• Test and evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, body fat percentage and specific conditioning.
• Assist with counseling of student-athletes along with a certified nutritionists regarding diet, nutrition and weight control.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a GPS database for assigned student-athletes.
• Enforce the rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
• Be self-motivated, results-oriented, and have a positive demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach.
• CSCS, SCCC.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel as needed.