Assistant Strength & 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 implementation of strength training and conditioning programs for football program

• Assist with workout design and implementation for additional Olympic sports assignments under the direct supervision of the Director of Strength and Conditioning

• Assist the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach 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

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 implementation of strength training and conditioning programs for football program

• Assist with workout design and implementation for additional Olympic sports assignments under the direct supervision of the Director of Strength and Conditioning

• Assist the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach 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.

The following Degree is preferred** :**

• Master's Degree

The following Experience is required** :**

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

The following licenses, certifications, or registrations is required:

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

  • You must possess this certification to be considered for this position. Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.

• 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 wide varieties of people with broad backgrounds and experiences

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 19, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
• You must possess the National Strength & Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association Certification to be considered for this position. Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Required: Current National Strength & Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association Certification
• Optional: Cover Letter
• Optional: CPR and AED certifications (if you currently posses certification)

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

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 equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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