"Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach"

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Performance, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Performance to ensure the program's success as directly related to the skill development and performance of the student-athletes. This position requires working weekends and holidays and attending athletic events as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and monitors proper technique in a variety of exercises that will be utilized in the assigned team(s) strength and conditioning program.
• Works with coaches and injured student-athletes on assigned team(s) to facilitate return to play.
• Supports education of student-athletes by coaching them on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery, and other aspects of healthy living.
• Remains current on developments in the field of strength and conditioning.
• Assists with the daily operation of the strength facilities, maintenance of database of assigned student-athletes.
• Assists with the testing of student-athletes.
• Communicates effectively with University departments, staff, and student-athletes.
• Available to participate in public relations activities and community outreach programs as well as marketing and development initiatives.
• All staff members are responsible for complying with the policies and procedures set forth by Hofstra University, the Coastal Athletic Association, the NCAA, and the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to athletic administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Performance, and/or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver's license.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of Division I collegiate coaching experience full-time or as a graduate assistant and or experience working with a Division I basketball program for a minimum of one basketball season.
• CSCS certification with the NSCA or SCCC certification with the CSCCa.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certified by an accredited service provider.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Division I collegiate coaching experience.
• Additional certification: RSCC / RSCC*D / RSCC*E with the NSCA, MSCC with the CSCCa, and USAW Level I.

School/Division

Strength and Conditioning (division)

Office

Athletics - Strength and Conditioning

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time

Location: Hempstead, New York

Posted: 28-Feb-26