Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning

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Posted: 28-May-26

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive Salary w/Benefits

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Strength & Conditioning

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff. Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: S1618P

General Summary

Effectively and efficiently coach and train student-athletes to keep them injury free and perform at their highest potential. Prepare student-athletes for the demands of their sports by means of various strength, speed, power, nutritional exercises, drills and programming. Provide all student-athletes with a skills set that will mentally and physically prepare them for the demand of their academic schedule and for life after sports.

Major Duties

• Assist in the supervision and management of the day-to-day operations of the Olympic Sport Strength and Conditioning program. Direct and supervise the management of the Strength and Conditioning program for the assigned sports. Coordinate and prepare a comprehensive program, teach, demonstrate, and supervise proper techniques for strength, speed, conditioning, and flexibility exercises within the program, and maintain a safe and positive training environment.
• Effectively prepare student-athletes for each game and each season with dedication so as to assist the student-athletes to attain their maximum level of athletic performance and to successfully compete against major college competition.
• Work closely with medical and athletic training staff to integrate injured athletes safely and effectively into the strength and conditioning program, and assist in the coordinated efforts to maximize participation while minimizing risk and injury. Offer suggestions regarding workouts, exercises, and periodization that balance risk-reward parameters in the pursuit of performance excellence.
• Have a working knowledge of, and maintain strict compliance with the rules and regulations governing the recruitment of student athletes, and intercollegiate athletic competition per University, MAC, and NCAA rules and regulations. Effectively assist in the preparation of student-athletes for each game and each season with dedication so as to assist the student-athletes to attain their maximum level of athletic performance and to successfully compete against major college competition
• Provide guidance and serve as a primary resource for student-athletes regarding performance nutrition information. Working closely with the Senior Associate AD for Medical/Support service, the athletic training staff, and the team physician staff; review student-athlete choices and requests for information regarding nutrition and nutritional supplements, and offer guidance consistent with NCAA regulations, University policy, department policy, and NCAA and department guidelines for NCAA and institutional drug testing programs. Assist in organizing and managing team nutrition, including recovery drinks, hydration needs, and post workout snacks. Offer input regarding performance nutrition in the planning of team-meal food choices, caloric needs, and in-game nutrition.
• Work in cooperation with, and support of, the University’s administrators and faculty to ensure the quality of a well-rounded student-athlete experience resulting in student athletes’ academic requirements being satisfied, leading to graduation. Be fair, sympathetic and protective of the student athletes while upholding academic and moral integrity.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years’ relevant strength coaching experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising student athletes to attain their maximum level of academic and athletic performance and to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality program.
• NSCA Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or CSCCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or Sports Administration.
• Three years’ relevant strength coaching experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Heavy work frequently working in difficult work positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
• Regular night, evening, and weekend practices and competitions are part of this position.
  
  

Additional Information

• Terminal Appointment ends 06/30/2027 with possibility of renewal.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, GO TO: wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-coaches
  
  

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry. Nationally and internationally recognized, the University aspires to distinguish itself as learner-centered, discovery-driven, and globally engaged. The synergy of these three pillars enables WMU to be a premier and distinctive university of choice. Western Michigan University offers all students a learning community designed for and dedicated to their success. We are committed to access and affordability, and sustaining an environment in which every student can meet the world head-on and triumph.WMU has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide, living in all 50 U.S. states and some 140 other countries. Of the University's total alumni, about 73 percent —183,831—reside in America and about 51 percent—128,887—reside in Michigan.

• The University has a diverse student body, with minor...ity groups making up 23 percent, graduate students 21 percent and international students 8 percent.
• Despite its size and complexity, WMU has a 17-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, two-thirds of undergraduate classes have 30 or fewer students, and undergraduates have ample opportunities to work closely with faculty researchers and artists.
• Within three months of graduation, 91 percent of alumni are employed, engaged in military service or full-time volunteer work, or continuing their education; 88 percent are satisfied with their jobs; and 85 percent have jobs related to their degree.
• Ranked No. 1 among Top U.S. Sales Schools by Study.com, the sales and business marketing program is one of just a handful of majors focusing on both selling and sales leadership and since 2007 has been recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as being one of the Top University Sales Programs.
• National researcher Gartner lists the integrated supply management program among the nation's 10 leading supply chain undergraduate programs and has done so for the past three years.
• WMU has the world’s oldest, largest and premiere blindness and low vision studies program of its kind in the world.
• The Haworth College of Business is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as well as among the select 1 percent that have additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accountancy programs. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics adds to the vitality of campus life. WMU is committed to gender equity and is an NCAA Division I school in the Mid-American Conference (Football Bowl Subdivision) and National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
• By posting the league's best overall GPA for the academic year, the 398 student-athletes in WMU's 15 Mid-American Conference sports brought home the 2016-17 MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award.
• WMU's male student-athletes have had the highest overall GPA in the Mid-American Conference five times, capturing the MAC's academic achievement award for men more often than any other school in the league. In an effort to better define and measure what comprehensive excellence and the holistic development of Bronco Student-Athletes, Western Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae have unveiled Broncos REIGN: WMU Athletics’ Strategic Plan. REIGN is the acronym for WMU’s mission and stands for Reign as champions; Empower those we serve; Inspire community; Grow leaders, and Navigate and adapt. THE VISION: We will distinguish ourselves through COMPREHENSIVE EXCELLENCE enhancing the BRONCO LEGACY. THOSE IT WILL SERVE: Bronco Student-Athletes: We will lead the country in the holistic development of our athletes. Bronco Fans, Alums, and Supporters: We will serve as collaborative and transparent partners with high-quality connections and energizing events. Bronco Staff and Coaches: We will create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports personal and professional growth. Broncos Reign took the values and priorities of the department and developed them into six strategic goals: 1) The Bronco Experience - Student-Athlete Holistic Development: We will be recognized as a national leader in the holistic development of our student-athletes. 2) The Winner’s Circle - Competitive Success/Championship Culture: We will annually compete at the top of our conferences, win championships and strive for national recognition in our sports programs. 3) Raising the Stakes - Aggressive Revenue Generation: We will develop and maximize sustainable resources to provide stable financial streams that lead our conferences. 4) Broncos United - Diversity Equity & Inclusion: We will be the front runner that drives our campus and conference standards for a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment. 5) The Stables – Facilities: We will invest in facilities that enhance the student-athlete experience, provide events that are unique and memorable for our fans and compare favorably to our peers. 6) The Power of the Heard - Community Engagement: We will harness the power of our brand through strategic partnerships with our campus, community, the state of Michigan and Broncos worldwide. Show more
  
  

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