What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach position at Nicholls State University?
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Position Number
500124
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Position Type
Unclassified Staff
Department Information
Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment
Department
Athletics
Job Duties
Responsibility / Duty
-Maintains progressive approach to strength & conditioning by researching literature, observing programs at other institutions, and establishing valuable professional contacts/relationships. -Applies professional expertise to evaluate findings and develop programs to meet sport-specific needs and goals. -Supports, communicates, and collaborates with team doctors, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and other specialists to enhance the physical development of student-athletes. -Regularly assesses and refines programs to maximize positive results.
Percentage Of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Education, Training and Evaluation: -Conducts orientation sessions for athletic teams to explain and demonstrate the modalities of physical training to be used for each exercise program and the associated risk management considerations. -Teaches and instructs movement, acceleration, agility drills, speed and flexibility techniques. -Evaluates athletes to determine problem areas (weaknesses, imbalances, flexibility) and designs corrective programs. -Performs testing of athletes before and after program participation. Prepares results and an evaluation for each program.
Percentage Of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Communication: -Documents athletes’ workout attendance, performance and test results. -Reports results to, and consults with, team coaches regarding the developmental progress or lack thereof for individual athletes. -Provides continuous feedback and recommendations to coaches and student-athletes regarding program improvements and changes. -Promotes the University’s athletic program and assists in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes on campus and providing friendly, positive and energetic recruiting presentations and personal interactions in the weight room.
Percentage Of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
Professional/Staff Development:
Facility Scheduling and Management:
- Participates in the selection, training and supervision of strength and conditioning interns and student workers.
Facility Scheduling and Management:
- Assists with the scheduling, maintenance, supervision and oversight of the weight room.
- Works with the Athletic Facilities Office to schedule spaces to conduct team agility, speed work and conditioning sessions.
- Enforces adherence to weight room policies and procedures for use and risk management of all training facilities. Insures adherence to safety, cleanliness and security standards and procedures.
Percentage Of Time
5
Responsibility / Duty
Program Development: -Works in conjunction with the head coaches of assigned teams to implement all aspects of training including scheduling, supervision, training environment, motivation, and goal setting for individual athletes and team. -Develops and implements year-round, sport specific training programs-including resistance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, agility, and speed programs-to maximize athletic performance and limit injury potential.
Percentage Of Time
5
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of one (1) year full-time collegiate strength and conditioning coaching experience. Must have education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science or related field.
Minimum Licenses Required
- CSCS or CSCCA Certified
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
- Valid driver’s license
Other Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules
Test(s) Required
Preferred Education
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science or related field
Preferred Experience
- Five (5) years of experience working in strength and conditioning
- Experience working with a Division I program
Preferred Licenses
- Additional strength and conditioning training certifications (ex. FMS, ISSN Nutrition, P.E.S. NASM)
Other Preferred Requirements
Physical Demands
Must be able to participate in physical activity, lift heavy equipment, and demonstrate and assist with coaching Olympic style weightlifting.
Employment Year
Fiscal Year
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date
Employment Basis
Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)
Posting Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
07/12/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document