Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Football

Summary

The general purpose of this position is to design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for football student-athletes and teach and educate student-athletes.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the teaching and educating of student-athletes in physical strength and conditioning techniques

• Assist in the Design and implement strength training and conditioning  programs for football program.

• Assist with workout design and implementation for additional Olympic sports assignments.

• Assist the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning for Football with all aspects of program administration.

• Directly supervise and train interns/practicum students.

• Coordinate training facility cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

• Other duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Degree is preferred:

• Master's Degree

The following Experience is required:

• One year of experience in a NCAA member strength & conditioning program working with athletes

  • 2 years of experience as a GA or student employee is equal to 1 year of professional experience 

The following licenses, certifications, or registrations is required:  (Current certifications should be documented on your resume/application or uploaded as additional documents)

• Certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association 

• Documented CPR and AED certifications 

  • Can be obtained upon hiring

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches and  other athletic department staff

• Applicant must exhibit ability to instruct, supervise, and demonstrate associated exercises in a weightlifting based training environment

• Successful candidate must display competency to coordinate with the Asst. Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football and the Football Athletic Trainers regarding certain biomechanical assessments as well as implementation of the return to play protocols for athletes returning from injury

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Very strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage groups of diverse people

Required Documents to Upload to Application:  Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by  February 14, 2025.    

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.