Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Head Football Performance Coach

Marist University Athletics seeks a full-time, 12-month Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach / Head Football Performance Coach. This role reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and supports 23 NCAA Division I teams in the Metro Conference.

About the role

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach / Head Football Performance Coach designs strength and conditioning programs for assigned varsity sports, monitors student-athlete performance, collaborates with head coaches on performance goals, and provides nutritional guidance. The position also oversees weight-room equipment, hires and manages interns, and performs other duties assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide daily training sessions with assigned athletic teams in the weight room.
• Teach strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques to student-athletes.
• Design and implement rehabilitation plans after assessing student-athlete injuries in coordination with Sports Medicine staff.
• Lead Conditioning, Speed, Agility, and Quickness sessions on courts or playing fields.
• Design comprehensive year-round training programs, including weight-room workouts, conditioning, speed, agility, and quickness.
• Consult and communicate with sport coaches to discuss team physical needs and implementation strategies.
• Meet one-on-one with student-athletes to set specific physical goals and develop individualized plans.
• Update sport coaches regularly on team and individual physical progress.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff on return-to-training plans for injured student-athletes.
• Report issues involving student-athletes, interns, or employees to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Maintain certifications through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning organization.
• Complete Evidence-Based Practice Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Attend conferences and symposia to stay current with training principles.
• Maintain current CPR and AED certification (valid for two years).
• Participate in Department of Athletics activities.
• Maintain logs of broken or non-operational equipment and remove from general use.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate interns, including tracking hours, completing performance reviews, and setting schedules.
• Travel and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• NSCA CSCS, CSCCa, or SCCC certification.
• Valid driver’s license with no serious convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation; 4 weeks beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years: University contributes 7.5%, employee contributes 4%.
  • Year 7: University contribution increases to 10.5%, employee contribution decreases to 1%.
  • After 15 years: University contributes 12%, employee contribution remains 1%.
  • Typical eligibility: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available (voluntary, up to IRS maximum).
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester for employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26 (100% tuition covered).
  • Up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar (100% tuition covered).
  • Dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester for tuition at another accredited institution.
  • Eligibility requirements, including waiting periods, may apply.

Pay

$63,000 – $68,000 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month position.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday–Friday, with evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays required.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution blending liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizing experiential learning. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 international study programs, Marist is a portal to the world and fosters an inclusive community. The University supports nearly 50 majors across six schools and serves over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Marist is recognized as a top institution nationally by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, and Princeton Review.

About the Department

The Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports competing in the Metro Conference and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). A conference leader in athletic and academic success, Marist holds the most Metro Conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award recognizing overall excellence. The Red Foxes have led the conference in Metro Academic Honor Roll for 17 consecutive seasons.