Strength and Conditioning Coach

Carroll College, a private, Catholic liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana, is seeking applicants for a Strength and Conditioning Coach for a highly competitive NAIA athletic program. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive, sport-specific strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and injury-prevention programs for assigned athletic teams. Working in close collaboration with head sport coaches, athletic trainers, and sport nutritionist, the Strength and Conditioning Coach ensures that all programming is evidence-based, individualized, and aligned with NAIA rules, institutional policies, and the standards of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). This position plays a central role in advancing the health, performance, and academic success of student-athletes while contributing to a culture of integrity, inclusion, and competitive excellence within the athletic department.

Qualifications: 

Education level: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution required.  3 years certified experience with collegiate athletics preferred.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations :  Must hold of the following certifications: 

• CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 

• Current CPR certification. 

• Current AED certification. 

• All C.E.U.’s and certifications must be kept current

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Carroll College, a private, Catholic liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana, is seeking applicants for a Strength and Conditioning Coach for a highly competitive NAIA athletic program. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive, sport-specific strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and injury-prevention programs for assigned athletic teams. Working in close collaboration with head sport coaches, athletic trainers, and sport nutritionist, the Strength and Conditioning Coach ensures that all programming is evidence-based, individualized, and aligned with NAIA rules, institutional policies, and the standards of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). This position plays a central role in advancing the health, performance, and academic success of student-athletes while contributing to a culture of integrity, inclusion, and competitive excellence within the athletic department.

Qualifications: 

Education level: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution required.  3 years certified experience with collegiate athletics preferred.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations :  Must hold of the following certifications: 

• CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 

• Current CPR certification. 

• Current AED certification. 

• All C.E.U.’s and certifications must be kept current

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.

• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for collegiate populations. 

• Strong motivational abilities. 

• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.

• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills. 

To Apply:  For priority consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, an unofficial copy of most recent degree’s transcript and contact information for at least three professional references.  Please submit all materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu.  Position will remain open until filled.   Salary is DOE. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College’s mission statement, https://www.carroll.edu/mission-catholic-identity/mission-statement. 

Carroll College offers a great benefits package, wellness programs, tickets to home athletic events and tuition waivers. Carroll also offers a very generous holiday and paid leave benefit package along with competitive wages. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  Carroll College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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