Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant Coach/Strength in Lexington

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

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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.