26-149 Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach - Department of Athletics

26-149 Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach - Department of Athletics Salary $40,000.00 Annually Location West Chester University, PA Job Type Regular / Full-Time Job Number 26-149 Department University Affairs Division Athletics Opening Date 06/11/2026 Description Benefits Questions Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach. West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level including designing, implementing, and monitoring sport specific strength and conditioning training programs for individual athletes and varsity teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university.

Responsibilities include:

Design, implement, and monitor sport specific strength and conditioning programs for varsity student athletes Collaborate with coaches and athletic trainers to improve team performance and reduce the risk of injury Coordinate with athletic trainers to develop strength and conditioning programs to support athlete rehabilitation Collaborate with Sports Nutrition Department to support athlete health including nutrition, body weight, and body composition Teach proper resistance and exercise training technique Teach proper running and weight training movements Teach Olympic style lifting Conduct pre-season and off-season fitness evaluations Support strength and conditioning facility and team schedules Maintain required documentation for all strength and conditioning programs Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and, in the event of an injury, implement emergency medical procedures Assist in the maintenance of weight rooms, equipment, and facilities Train and supervise student employees and interns Follow and demonstrate support for all policies and regulations of West Chester University, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association including NCAA policies on banned substances Maintain professional certification per CSCCA and NSCA policies and regulations Assist with administrative duties Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience working with college or professional teams Current certification in strength and conditioning by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association (SCCC) Current certification in CPR Current First Aid certification Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field Programming experience Experience implementing plyometrics Experience with speed development and conditioning Experience coaching Olympic style lifts Experience using sports science applications such as Vald, Gymaware, and Teambuildr Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA policies and regulations Special Instructions Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement. Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa . A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process. WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities. On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical, prescription, dental and vision benefit plans. Medical and prescription drug coverage includes PPO health, prescription drug, and hearing coverage. Dental and vision coverage is offered at no cost to employees. The Healthy U Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health. Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses. A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth. PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses. Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays. Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions. Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire. Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees. Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services. The employee group for this position is Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF). For additional benefit details please see the

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. The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met. 01 Are you certified by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) or the National Strength & Conditioning Association? Yes No 02 Do you have a First Aid certification? Yes No 03 Do you have a CPR certification? Yes No 04 Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends? Yes No Required Question Employer West Chester University Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100 West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383 Website http://www.wcupa.edu