Fitness Center Assistant/Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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$60,707–$75,883 Per Year

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Fitness Center Assistant/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Apply now Job no: 530020

Work type: Staff Full Time

Categories: Other Staff Positions

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach

DIVISION: Administration & Facilities

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU, Cat. 12

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Athletics for Recreation and Sports Performance

SUPERVISES: Provides direct supervision of up to 4 students employees

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach supports the day-to-day operations of the University Fitness Center, supervises student staff, and provides direct instruction to individual members and groups. The incumbent designs and delivers strength and conditioning programs for intercollegiate teams and student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and best practices in sports performance. In addition, the incumbent promotes wellness and engagement by leading group exercise classes, developing fitness programs for the broader campus community, and contributing to outreach and educational initiatives. Through these efforts, the Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach advances the University's commitment to student success, health, and well-being.

In carrying out these responsibilities, the incumbent follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fitness Center Operations, Community Wellness & Engagement

Delivers courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to all Fitness Center users
Oversees daily Fitness Center operations including supervising assigned work-study students
Ensures a clean, safe, and supportive environment for all Fitness Center users
Provides instruction and guidance to Fitness Center members on safe and effective use of equipment
Assists in developing and distributing educational materials to promote wellness and fitness within the campus community
Creates and promotes special programs designed to engage students and increase participation in Fitness Center offerings
Develops and leads training and fitness programs tailored to students, faculty, and university staff
Leads group exercise classes, as needed, to promote fitness, wellness, and engagement among participants
Collaborates with athletics staff to plan, promote, and deliver quality programs in recreation, intramurals, and instructional fitness
Assists in developing community outreach initiatives and fosters volunteerism by recruiting and participating in related activities

Strength & Conditioning Programming

Designs, implements, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs for intercollegiate teams and student-athletes
Contributes to the development of educational resources for student-athletes and coaches on sport-specific training, injury prevention, nutrition, rest, recovery, and overall wellness
Ensures all interactions with student-athlete comply with NCAA rules and regulations
Maintains current knowledge of trends, research and best practices in sports performance and athletic training
Actively participates in staff meetings, departmental functions, and campus events
Serves on committees and participates in special projects, as assigned
Performs other job-related duties that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in sports management, physical education, recreation, athletic training, or related field
EXPERIENCE: Previous (1 year) experience as an instructor in physical education programs and/or recreation
OTHER: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or CSCC Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC); Occasional weekend and holiday work required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in sports management, physical education, recreation, athletic training or related field
Previous experience in creating and implementing strength and conditioning programming for collegiate student-athletes
Possession of related credentials (ATC, RD, PT)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Commitment to customer service
Ability to maintain favorable relations with all groups within the university community
Ability to supervise, instruct, and deal effectively with students and staff
Ability to instruct and lead large groups/teams effectively through prescribed workouts
Ability to motivate, effectively educate, and produce buy in from a targeted audience
Knowledge of periodization, and the ability to create programming to meet the demands of in-season, off-season, and pre-season training for student-athletes
Ability to demonstrate and teach complex movements found in Olympic Weightlifting modalities
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Responsive and timely in communication to supervisor, support staff, and all general inquiries
Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the athletic department.
Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy; shares and promotes the philosophy of the athletic department
Ability to counsel student-athletes
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Maintains a steady and professional demeanor
Strong commitment to professional development
Knowledge and ability to implement University and NCAA policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and organize an integral area within the Department of Athletics
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to generate new ideas independently; must be a self-starter
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid certification
Ability to work with various computer programs and web development tools
Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 60 lbs.

SALARY: $60,707 - $75,883

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!

Benefits for ESU Union: ESU

Applicants must be authorized for permanent employment in the U.S. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for early consideration of internal ESU applicants is July 23, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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