Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant
4/7/2025 11:40:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
Job Description:
The University of Maryland Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Department seeks applications for the position of Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant. This is a 12-month appointment, which offers the following opportunities:
Candidates must possess at least one year of previous experience in a strength and conditioning program or have previous collegiate athletic experience. Must have outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and possess strong desire to become a full-time strength and conditioning professional. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer software knowledge, effective organization, and administrative skills are all highly preferred.
Compensation:
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume including three professional references via email to terpsc@umd.edu and to the attention of Holly Frantz, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
The University of Maryland Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Department seeks applications for the position of Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant. This is a 12-month appointment, which offers the following opportunities:
- Attain practical knowledge and experience working hands on with 16 Division I Championship level teams
- Opportunity to be assigned 2-4 sports (determined by best fit/experience level)
- Potential to include enrollment in CSCCa practicum and sit for the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Association's certification and practical exam (all expenses paid)
- Gain experience with other sport science technologies, athlete monitoring and management platforms (VALD Systems: ForceDecks, ForceFrame, NordBord, SmartSpeed; Catapult, VBT, and Smartabase)
- Collaborate and work alongside other sport performance team members (Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Psychology, Academics, Sport Coaches)
- Gain valuable experience working with and learning from six strength staff members with nearly 50 years of combined experience
- Build/expand professional network and receive future recommendations
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in related field
- One or both of the following Certifications: CSCS, SCCC
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
Candidates must possess at least one year of previous experience in a strength and conditioning program or have previous collegiate athletic experience. Must have outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and possess strong desire to become a full-time strength and conditioning professional. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer software knowledge, effective organization, and administrative skills are all highly preferred.
Compensation:
- 40 hrs. per week at $18.75 per hr.
- 12-month appointment
- Funds for continuing education and professional development
- University of Maryland/Under Armour athletic gear
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume including three professional references via email to terpsc@umd.edu and to the attention of Holly Frantz, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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