Assistant Coach/Strength

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Coach/Strength

Requisition Number

RE52597

Working Title

Department Name

12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 Years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification – CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licensures would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects more than 50 pounds.

Shift

Days, evenings, and weekends.

Job Summary

The Assistant Strength Coach will:

• develop and implement athletes' physical profile
• assist with the daily weight room operations
• assist with football student-athlete accountability and follow-up as directed by the Coordinator of Football Performance and/or Head Football Strength Coach

Other duties include:

• assisting with daily speed, agility, and quickness workouts for student-athletes
• implement daily supplement program for student-athletes
• ensure that the strength and conditioning facility is in proper working order at all times
• responsible for seeking any weight room repair and maintenance.
• This position must ensure proper licenses maintained through either the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association) or the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). Appropriate licenses would include SCCC, MSCC, or CSCS.

The Assistant Strength Coach must comply with NCAA, SEC and University rules and policies.

Multiple positions available. Applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

12/22/2025

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