Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 13 hours ago(12/2/2025 10:52 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-9725

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

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Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 13 hours ago(12/2/2025 10:52 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-9725

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100%

College Athletics

Department Athletics Olympic Weight Room

Advertised Salary Minimum $44,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Telework Eligible No

Overview

This is a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach position. The position will support and assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports in all aspects of the department. Duties will focus on the creation of a safe, positive, and welcoming training environment for the development of student-athletes in all areas of human performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and instruct proper training techniques. Assist in spotting, when necessary.

• Develop, implement, supervise, measure, and monitor all facets of human performance programs for the assigned sport teams to include:

  • Sport-specific, team-based, and individualized periodized annual performance plans, warm-ups and cool-downs, resistance training programs, conditioning programs, and recovery initiatives.
  • Conduct scientifically validated assessments aimed at monitoring athletes’ development and injury risk.
  • Collaborate with athletic training and physical therapy to ensure all preventative, rehabilitation, and return to play concerns are addressed.
  • Liaise with sport-coaches, administration, team support personnel, and department members, as applicable.

• Occasional team travel

• Participate in international, national, regional, and department seminars.

• Anticipate potential risks of injury, and implement emergency medical procedures, when necessary.

• Supervise and assist in general maintenance and cleaning of the facility. This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of all training equipment needs, preventative maintenance, repairs, and ordering of all facility cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Ensure the facility is in proper order when opening, throughout the day, and closing.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on current strength and conditioning research.

• Must adhere to and only implement industry-accepted, scientifically supported methodologies when dealing with all varsity athletes.

• Ensure the strength and conditioning department complies with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Core Values:
Growth Mindset | Honesty | Openness | Trustworthy | Professionalism

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science, or another sports/exercise-related field
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Demonstrated experience working in a team-sports environment.
• CPR/AED certified.
• Commitment to promoting an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NSCA, RSCC certified.
• USA Weightlifting certified.
• Master's Degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science, or another sports/exercise-related field
• 2 years experience working in an interdisciplinary performance team at a Division I level or higher

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $44,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). 

College/Department Highlights

Vision Statement
We aspire to create an environment of learning and growth aimed at achieving sustained competitive excellence.

 

Mission Statement
To help develop durable, adaptable, and robust athletes capable of performing at the highest level of collegiate athletics.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 09/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

 

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

 

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

 

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

 

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office matthew.pinner@usu.edu 435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322  

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

cody.carmichael@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

 

*updated 10/2025

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