Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking applicants for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support assigned NCAA Division I Olympic sports under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning. The initial sport assignments will be Men’s Wrestling and Women’s Gymnastics (sport assignments subject to change as deemed necessary by Administration).

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge strength, agility, and conditioning workouts for assigned sports that will help ISU athletes and team performance excel.
• Teach and demonstrate proper techniques and safety, conduct performance testing, adapt workouts based on each student-athlete’s needs and health, and motivate athletes.
• Analyze data and create regular performance reports on student-athletes to aid coaching staff.
• Regularly and effectively communicate and collaborate with health, performance, and support staff (e.g. Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Mental Health), along with coaches and administrators.
• Build trusting relationships with the head coaches and student-athletes to develop proactive solutions to their requests/needs.
• Assist in management, safety, and sanitation of assigned weight room(s).
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Contribute to the Strength and Conditioning Department’s overall mission, including mentorship of interns, continuing education, and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience coaching strength and conditioning to athletes at a highly competitive level (post high school).
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified.