Job Title: Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning (10-month)

Department: Athletics Administration

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 1733.06 Hours per year
• 10 Months per year

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,300 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), with the exception of Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (WIAC affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).  

Job Summary

Provides strength and conditioning (S&C) instruction to the college’s intercollegiate athletics programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, implementation, evaluation. monitoring and record keeping of in-season and out-of season team & individual programs that increase strength, improve speed, flexibility, conditioning, and agility of the college’s varsity student-athletes, specific to their sport’s needs and standards.
• Provide coverage for the Jerry Carle Strength & Conditioning Center to include monitoring the facility during open hours and providing coaching support and S&C programming to other athletic teams as assigned by the Head Coach of S&C.
• Attend practices and games as assigned to provide services for warm-up, cool-down, and monitor modified training programs for injured student athletes.
• Collaborate with the Sports Medicine staff on injury management protocols and lifting modifications and return to play/reconditioning protocols.
• Coordinate appropriate lines of communication with student-athletes, sports medicine staff, athletics administrators and specifically to the coaching staff to provide feedback, while working with them on specific needs for their programs.
• Work collaboratively with various support services in the Athletics Department and campus constituents.
• Comply with and ensure all NCAA, Conference affiliated, Athletics Department, industry, and institutional guidelines, recommendations, and regulations; and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes is protected at all times.
• Provide a safe and appealing environment for athletes with guidance and proper training techniques for all strength training equipment to ensure safe and proper use and educate student-athletes on proper exercise techniques and appropriate training methods.
• Provide nutrition counseling and assist in the education & prevention of athletic injuries resulting from speed, strength & conditioning related activities.
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to individual sports & strength and conditioning areas.
• Work extended hours and weekends and travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, health sciences, strength training or related field plus a minimum of one year of cumulative full-time strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate or professional level of athletics; First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified; proof of certification by the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC or Master SCC). The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, communication, & organizational skills (verbal and written); strong leadership, and passion for coaching and teaching athletes; proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity; a creative and innovative approach to program development; basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; must possess and maintain valid driver’s license without restrictions, and must possess a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, health sciences, strength training or related field; certified through United States Weightlifting Association (USAW) as a Level 1 Sport Performance Coach; certified through Functional Movement Systems (FMS); experience in the management, utilization, daily reporting & communication to the sport coaching staff for internal and external load data systems (Global Positioning System and Heart Rate), and ways to improve practice & training management from data metrics; extensive knowledge/experience in monitoring training stress with student athletes.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 08/29/2025; applications will be reviewed immediately
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Required documents include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Cam Davidson, Director, Strength & Condition, with questions: cdavidson@coloradocollege.edu

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $42,515 to $50,593 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

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Leave Information:

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