What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach/Strength position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Assistant Coach/Strength
Requisition Number
RE52597
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 Years
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certification – CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licensures would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.
Physical Requirements
To be able to lift, push, pull objects more than 50 pounds.
Shift
Days, evenings, and weekends.
Job Summary
The Assistant Strength Coach will:
Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
01/01/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Assistant Coach/Strength
Requisition Number
RE52597
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 Years
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certification – CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licensures would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.
Physical Requirements
To be able to lift, push, pull objects more than 50 pounds.
Shift
Days, evenings, and weekends.
Job Summary
The Assistant Strength Coach will:
- develop and implement athletes’ physical profile
- assist with the daily weight room operations
- assist with football student-athlete accountability and follow-up as directed by the Coordinator of Football Performance and/or Head Football Strength Coach
- assisting with daily speed, agility, and quickness workouts for student-athletes
- implement daily supplement program for student-athletes
- ensure that the strength and conditioning facility is in proper working order at all times
- responsible for seeking any weight room repair and maintenance.
- This position must ensure proper licenses maintained through either the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licenses would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.
Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
01/01/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.