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Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Department
Athletic Director
Commensurate with experience
The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning and the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach with general oversight of the Strength and Conditioning Program for the university's 17 NCAA Division I sports. Essential tasks include but are not limited: assist with day to day operation of the facility; oversee assigned sports programs which include but will not be limited to women's basketball, Women's volleyball, and women's soccer; develop sport specific workouts; and work directly with student athletes and the coaching staffs to develop, illustrate, oversee, and document the progress of the student athletes' physical fitness and conditioning. Provide oversight of nutritional supplements and nutrition; serve as a liaison to Compliance Office for additions or deletions to the athletic rosters; serve as a positive role model for the athletes; work to enhance community relations and perform other related duties or projects as assigned.
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Department
Athletic Director
Commensurate with experience
The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning and the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach with general oversight of the Strength and Conditioning Program for the university's 17 NCAA Division I sports. Essential tasks include but are not limited: assist with day to day operation of the facility; oversee assigned sports programs which include but will not be limited to women's basketball, Women's volleyball, and women's soccer; develop sport specific workouts; and work directly with student athletes and the coaching staffs to develop, illustrate, oversee, and document the progress of the student athletes' physical fitness and conditioning. Provide oversight of nutritional supplements and nutrition; serve as a liaison to Compliance Office for additions or deletions to the athletic rosters; serve as a positive role model for the athletes; work to enhance community relations and perform other related duties or projects as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Two (2) years related work experience in the field of strength and conditioning on the collegiate level or business sector and/or One (1) year related experience and S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification.
S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification
Master's degree preferred. Four (4) years related work experience in field of strength and conditioning on collegiate level or private business sector, and/or S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification required.
S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification
Resume Required
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: December 16, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before November 10, 2025
Apply NowMiddle Tennessee State University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | 16–2 | 26–9 | 56 | — |
| Liberty University | 16–2 | 26–7 | 121 | — |
| Missouri State University | 16–4 | 26–9 | 86 | — |
| Western Kentucky University | 13–5 | 23–9 | 148 | — |
| New Mexico State University | 10–8 | 18–16 | 137 | — |
| University of Delaware | 9–9 | 13–17 | 248 | — |
| Louisiana Tech University | 8–10 | 18–16 | 195 | — |
| Florida International University | 7–11 | 11–19 | 255 | — |
| Kennesaw State University | 7–11 | 13–18 | 246 | — |
| Sam Houston State University | 5–13 | 13–17 | 261 | — |
| University of Texas at El Paso | 4–14 | 11–19 | 192 | — |
| Jacksonville State University | 4–14 | 10–20 | 220 | — |
Middle Tennessee State University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Rick Insell |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Rick Insell |
16–2 | 26–9 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Rick Insell |
– | 29–4 | |
| 2022-2023 |
Rick Insell |
18–2 | 28–5 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Rick Insell |
14–4 | 23–7 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Rick Insell |
12–4 | 17–7 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Rick Insell |
13–5 | 21–9 | |
| 2018-2019 |
Rick Insell |
11–5 | 23–11 |
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
Johna Walker |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball) |
Alison Ness |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Soccer) |
Adil Elhaddad Departing
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Associate Athletic Trainer (MBB) |
Keith Bunch |
Associate AD/Sports Medicine (Primary Football) |
Jamie Blatnick |
Director of Strength and Conditioning |
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
Alison Ness |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Soccer) |
Adil Elhaddad |
Associate Athletic Trainer (MBB) |
Johna Walker |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball) |
Keith Bunch |
Associate AD/Sports Medicine (Primary Football) |
Jamie Blatnick |
Director of Strength and Conditioning |
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
Alison Ness |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Keith Bunch |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
Matt Hickman |
Head Strength Coach (Football) |
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Reese Shivers |
Associate Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball) |
Tessa Grossman |
Associate Strength Coach (Football, Women's Basketball) |
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Mark Bouwmeester |
Trainer, Sports Medicine |
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