Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Athletics)

Arizona Wildcats

Tucson, AZ · NCAA · Posted October 29, 2026

Role snapshot

Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profile management, and functional rehabilitation.

Department
Sports Medicine & Performance
Seniority
Entry level
Type
Full-Time
Work mode
On-Site

What this job requires

  • ✓Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulations
  • ✓Demonstrated organizational skills
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations

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Job description

  • Assist Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football in all characteristics for Football programs. These characteristics include strength, speed, conditioning, nutrition, GPS tracking, body profile management, and functional stages of rehabilitation for injured athletes cleared for participation by the medical staff.
  • Instruct in Olympic lifting techniques, plyometric progressions and sprint development.
  • Test and evaluate athletic performance on strength, power, flexibility, body fat percentage and specific conditioning.
  • Assist with student-athlete nutrition education in collaboration with certified nutrition staff regarding diet, nutrition, and weight management.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of a GPS database for assigned student-athletes.
  • Enforce the rules and regulations governing the activity in the weight room.
  • Budget accountability. 
  • Additional duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and achieve established goals.
  • Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and regulations pertaining to this position.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and maintain a professional, respectful demeanor.

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