Staff Assistant-Assistant Strength
General Statement of Duties
The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Staff Assistant, 10-month) will assist in developing, implementing, and managing sport-specific year-round strength and conditioning programs for multiple intercollegiate teams, support operation of the Landry Fitness Center, conduct athlete testing and data tracking, supervise and motivate student athletes and interns, collaborate with coaches and athletic trainers, maintain equipment, and contribute to student-athlete health and wellness programming.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least one certification from a nationally recognized strength & conditioning organization (e.g., NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa-SCCC).
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Experience and strong working knowledge of exercise techniques for a variety of intercollegiate athletes.
- Proficiency in teaching lifting techniques.
- Ability to design, implement, and document strength & conditioning programs and conduct performance testing.
- Ability to supervise and motivate student athletes; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing fitness facility operations or student interns.
- Prior Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Experience.
Additional Information
Position ID: 202755
Department: Athletics; Location: Fitchburg, MA
Position Type: Full-time, 10-month, exempt, benefits-eligible
Union/Bargaining Unit: Association of Professional Administrators (APA) ? union title: Staff Assistant
Salary Range: \$49,000 ? \$54,000 annually (commensurate with education and experience)
Posted: 07/17/2026. Application Closes: 08/02/2026 (11:59 PM EDT). Expected start date: 08/10/2026.
Background checks: Criminal history and sexual offender record checks required for recommended finalists.
Benefits include multiple pre-taxed health plans, retirement options (pension or 401(a)), life and disability insurance, dental, vacation/sick/personal days, paid holidays, and tuition remission.
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.