Assistant Strength Coach

Job Title

Assistant Strength Coach

Department

Athletic Director

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

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 may include but will not be limited to women's softball, 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.

Required Education

Job Title

Assistant Strength Coach

Department

Athletic Director

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

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 may include but will not be limited to women's softball, 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.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Required Related Experience

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.

Required License/Registration/Certification

S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification

Desirable Related Experience

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.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

S.C.C.C. or C.S.C.S. certification

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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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.

Application Review Date:  For best consideration, please apply by June 11, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of July 17, 2026.

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