Assistant Coach, Performance Enhancement (Athletics)

Assistant Coach, Performance Enhancement (Athletics)

Posting Number

req25795

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Assistant Coach, Performance Enhancement (Athletics)

Posting Number

req25795

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The Assistant Coach, Performance Enhancement, will develop and manage the strength and conditioning programs for Division I varsity sports and manage the Strength and Conditioning facility.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of all physical characteristics for Women’s Basketball. These characteristics include strength, speed, conditioning and energy system development, sport specific movement, body profile management, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletes who have been cleared for participation by the medical staff.
• Instruct in lifting techniques, plyometrics and sprint development.
• Test and evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, body composition, and specific conditioning.
• Assist with counseling and referral of student-athletes to certified nutritionists regarding diet, nutrition, and weight control.
• Work cooperatively with the Medical Services staff to provide remedial programs for correction of deficiencies as a result of insufficient training or injury.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a database for assigned student-athletes.
• Enforce the rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of position related NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance. 
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and support team goals.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One year of experience.
• CSCS or SCCC certifications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field.
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level.
• NASM PES Certification.
• USAW Certification.
• CPR & AED Certification.

Rank

Tenure Information

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

Depends on Experience

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Jim Krumpos
Associate Athletic Director, Performance Enhancement
jkrumpos@arizona.edu
520-621-2043

Open Date

4/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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