Assistant Coach/Strength

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Coach/Strength

Requisition Number

RE52597

Working Title

Department Name

12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Coach/Strength

Requisition Number

RE52597

Working Title

Department Name

12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 Years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification – CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licensures would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects more than 50 pounds.

Shift

Days, evenings, and weekends.

Job Summary

The Assistant Strength Coach will:

• develop and implement athletes’ physical profile
• assist with the daily weight room operations
• assist with football student-athlete accountability and follow-up as directed by the Coordinator of Football Performance and/or Head Football Strength Coach

Other duties include:

• assisting with daily speed, agility, and quickness workouts for student-athletes
• implement daily supplement program for student-athletes
• ensure that the strength and conditioning facility is in proper working order at all times
• responsible for seeking any weight room repair and maintenance.
• This position must ensure proper licenses maintained through either the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licenses would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.

The Assistant Strength Coach must comply with NCAA, SEC and University rules and policies.

Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

12/22/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have experience in strength and conditioning in a Division I athletics program?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How many paid years of experience do you have in strength and conditioning?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

3. * How many years of paid experience do you have developing an athlete's physical profile?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

4. * Do you have a SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS license from the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with the Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) and/or SEC?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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