Head Coach: Strength & Conditioning

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

40% COACHING
Provide consultation and expert advice to Head Coach and team members regarding the progress of each student-athlete relative to their specific position for Football. Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions, as directed. Teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teach progressions and drills during daily practice time. Be available to coaches and players before, during and after practices.

25% TEAM ADMINISTRATION
Plan long and short-term team objectives under the leadership of the Head Coach. Establish requirements for team members in terms of athletic progress. Coordinate recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions. Coordinate payroll and volunteer efforts with Human Resources and the Athletic Business Office.

15% SUPERVISION
Provide leadership, supervision and direction for assigned staff. Plan, assign and review work. Establish goals for each position and assess performance through completion of evaluations. Hire, train, promote employees. Discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal. Address grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary. Mentor staff and develop plans that improve skill set and competency.

10% RECRUITMENT
Prepare and distribute recruiting information. Participate in campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

10% CAMPUS / COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
Interact with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members. Serve as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSU Athletics. Participates in various athletics camps held at OSU facilities and has access to participants which include minors.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Five (5) years of coaching experience at an NCAA or Professional Sports institution.
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association OR Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Proven ability to lead team within current Head Football Coach’s philosophy.
• Demonstrated competency in the safe and effective development and implementation of strength & conditioning activities
• Demonstrated skill and ability to respond to emergency situations that could arise from strength & conditioning activities.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers, staff, coaches and colleagues

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Previous collegiate playing experience (as a student-athlete).
• Functional Movement Screen certification.
• Master’s Degree in any field

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Must work weekends and evenings.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09582UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 12/15/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 12/01/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | 12/06/2025 | | Closing Date | 12/08/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/06/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Jeff Macy at jeff.macy@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat....

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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