Essential Functions:

• Assist Olympic sport coaches regarding facility scheduling, designing and implementing workouts and athlete attendance. 
• Organize and direct workouts including flexibility, lifting technique, running technique, plyometrics, testing and evaluation for football student athletes.
• Input athlete testing data. Input updated student-athlete's speed, strength and conditioning workouts.
• Communicate daily with the sports medicine staff regarding athlete injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Communicate with potential student-athletes during recruiting visits to the University of Akron campus about the speed, strength and conditioning program and facilities.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

Essential Functions:

• Assist Olympic sport coaches regarding facility scheduling, designing and implementing workouts and athlete attendance. 
• Organize and direct workouts including flexibility, lifting technique, running technique, plyometrics, testing and evaluation for football student athletes.
• Input athlete testing data. Input updated student-athlete's speed, strength and conditioning workouts.
• Communicate daily with the sports medicine staff regarding athlete injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Communicate with potential student-athletes during recruiting visits to the University of Akron campus about the speed, strength and conditioning program and facilities.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

Certification by the NSCA, CSCCa, and/or USA weightlifting.

Experience:

Requires 1 year experience in participation of Division 1 Collegiate level in strength and conditioning. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on January 02, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Natasha Kuzmina

Email:

nkuzmina@uakron.edu

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The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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