Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning

Overview

Organizational Unit OverviewThe athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development.

The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Position Number: 002206

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $48,500

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

The primary and most important responsibility of a coach is instructing student-athletes. Reporting to the Director of Strength & Conditioning, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties with the approval of the Director of Strength & Conditioning:

• Comprehensive strength and conditioning program design for student-athletes as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
• Detailed instruction and education to execute all training exercises safely and correctly specific to performance enhancement methods to achieve desired results.
• Testing and evaluation of student-athletes to effectively monitor desired training outcomes.
• Strategic scheduling for effective and efficient use of athletics facilities by teams.
• Support recommendations as set forth by athletics department designated registered dietitian for good nutrition and supplementation for the health and performance of the student athletes.
• Promote commitment, teamwork and develop a working relationship, establish rapport with, and ensure open lines of communication with the coaching staffs, student-athletes of all teams and athletic training staff.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.
• Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strength & Conditioning.
• Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

Minimum of one year of permanent, full-time experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level is required.

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field is required.

Certification through the CSCCA or NSCA is required.

SCCC or CSCS are required.

CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

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Work experience preferred in one or more of the following – women’s basketball, golf, and softball.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the People Admin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 02/07/2026

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