Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

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Whittier College (CA), a NCAA Division III member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is accepting applications for a Full-Time Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.

Whittier offers 19 varsity programs in which over 37 percent of the student body participates.

Hours:  Varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time, 11 months (off July)
Salary Range: $70,100-$70,700 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

Responsibilities will include all aspects of strength and conditioning, including but not limited to:

Whittier College (CA), a NCAA Division III member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is accepting applications for a Full-Time Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.

Whittier offers 19 varsity programs in which over 37 percent of the student body participates.

Hours:  Varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time, 11 months (off July)
Salary Range: $70,100-$70,700 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

Responsibilities will include all aspects of strength and conditioning, including but not limited to:

• Supervises weight room, provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of year-round strength and conditioning programs for all student-athletes and sport teams at Whittier College.
• Coordinates with the Head Athletic Trainer and assists with the rehabilitation program for student-athletes.
• Coordinates with all head coaches on the design, implementation, and supervision of the strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletic varsity teams; including the management of web-based programs.
• Provides athletes with guidance and proper training techniques for free weights and other strength training equipment; provides expertise in the area of strength (weight) training and physical conditioning as requested by the head coaches of all intercollegiate sports.
• Maintains up-to-date records on the strength program of each team and specific individual workouts of student-athletes; and abides by all NCAA compliance regulations concerning the strength and conditioning coach.
• Maintains the athletic weight room for facility cleanliness, keeps maintenance records of all weight room equipment, manages oversight for student-worker schedules and responsibilities during open hours, and updates the Assistant Athletic Director on needed equipment upgrades and purchase schedules.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of strength training experience required, with a preference in experience at the collegiate level.
• Nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning Certification as approved by NCAA, First Aid and CPR certification required; a strong commitment to the student athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA and SCIAC rules and regulations.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience working with diverse constituencies and sensitivity to multicultural issues.
• With the academic rigors of a Division III Institution, the candidate should expect and have willingness to be flexible with scheduling and the requirement to work extended hours.

Application Deadline

Anticipated start date: Sept. 1, 2025

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu and rcarter@whittier.edu, or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

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