Performance Edge is hiring: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in Kutztow

Overview

Kutztown University is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment while contributing to the athletic and personal development of student-athletes across 23 NCAA Division II programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and delivering comprehensive physical development programs for all varsity teams.
• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
• Conduct athlete assessments, monitor progress, and evaluate training outcomes.
• Supervise and instruct athletes during training sessions, ensuring safety and proper technique.
• Support the development and implementation of return-to-play protocols for injured athletes.
• Educate student-athletes on nutrition and supplementation for health and performance.
• Oversee strength and conditioning interns and student workers; assist with the Kutztown internship curriculum.
• Maintain the weight room, manage equipment inventory, and develop risk management strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and student-athletes.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of Kutztown Strength and Conditioning, KU Athletics, the PSAC, NCAA, and other governing bodies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, extended hours, and team travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa-SCCC).
• Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Strong integrity, attention to detail, and initiative.
• Ability to modify and regress exercises based on injuries or circumstances.
• Workplace First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum of two years of collegiate-level strength and conditioning experience (graduate assistantships and full-time internships accepted).

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in exercise science or a related field.
• Experience using Teambuildr software.
• Experience working with both male and female athletes.
• Knowledge of training load management strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance data and present findings clearly to coaching staff.