Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Title

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach supports the planning and delivery of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for NCAA Division II student-athletes, emphasizing performance enhancement, safety, and athlete development while maintaining compliance with NCAA and institutional standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and supervision of year‑round strength and conditioning programs for assigned athletic teams in alignment with sport-specific demands.

• Lead training sessions, ensuring proper technique, safety, and intensity for strength training, speed, agility, conditioning, and mobility exercises.

• Collaborate with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to evaluate athletes’ physical needs and adjust training plans accordingly.

• Educate and motivate student‑athletes on proper lifting technique, injury prevention, recovery strategies, and overall athletic development.

• Supervise and ensure safety in all strength and conditioning facilities, enforcing NCAA, institutional, and departmental policies.

• Conduct or assist with performance testing, data collection, and progress tracking (e.g., strength tests, speed/agility testing).

• Communicate regularly with sport coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine staff to support return‑to‑play protocols and athlete wellness.

• Assist with the monitoring of injured and rehabilitating athletes under the guidance of athletic training staff.

• Maintain accurate records of workouts, attendance, testing results, and equipment maintenance.

• Mentor and supervise graduate assistants, interns, and student workers within the strength and conditioning program.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II regulations, conference rules, and university policies.

• Assist with facility upkeep, equipment organization, inventory, and reporting equipment needs.

 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements
Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience - Three years of related experience.

Licensure – Valid CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified) certification.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

 

Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.