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Assistant Coach/Strength
Requisition Number : RE52597
Department Name : 12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Grade Level : 00
Type Of Position : Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education : BA
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.
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.
Deadline To Apply : 01/01/2026
University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Department Name : 12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Grade Level : 00
Type Of Position : Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education : BA
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.
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.
Deadline To Apply : 01/01/2026
University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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