Job Title: Assistant Director and Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Department: Athletics Administration

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,100 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), except for 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

The purpose of this position is to support holistic athlete performance and well-being through strategic programming and integrated care. This role ensures optimal training through collaboration with athletic trainers, coaches, and campus wellness partners, while maintaining compliance with NCAA and institutional standards. The coach oversees facility operations, equipment safety, and nutrition support, and contributes to sports science initiatives and intern development.

Responsibilities

Program Design & Athlete Development: Develop and implement sport-specific training programs to enhance strength, speed, flexibility, conditioning, and agility. Educate athletes on proper exercise techniques and safe equipment use. Provide nutrition counseling and injury prevention education.

Facility & Equipment Oversight: Supervise the Jerry Carle Strength & Conditioning Center, manage facility scheduling, equipment maintenance, and repairs, and oversee the CC Nutrition Fueling Station at El Pomar.

Team Support & Collaboration: Maintain clear communication with student-athletes, coaches, sports medicine, and athletics administrators, prioritize athlete safety and well-being, and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, institutional, and industry regulations.

Internship & Education Program Management: Lead the Sports Performance Internship Program, including hiring and curriculum development and stay current with evolving techniques, technologies, and philosophies in strength & conditioning.

Sports Science & Data Integration: Assist in sports science data collection and interpretation to inform training decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years of experience in a related field

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: November 10, 2025
• 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 Derek Savage, Director of Strength & Conditioning with questions: dsavage@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:

• $59,550/annually

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 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 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

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html