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Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Womens Basketball & Other Sports
Colgate University
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Posted: 07-May-26
Location: Hamilton, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine - Strength & Conditioning
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Internal Number: 7140137
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Womens Basketball & Other Sports
Requisition Number: 2026S031Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Athletics
Department: Strength & Fitness
Wage/Salary Range: $62,890 - $64,000
Department Statement:
Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.
Accountabilities:
Reporting directly to the Director of Strength and Conditioning, this position will be responsible for women’s basketball and other men’s and women’s contact and non-contact sports. This includes ensuring a safe and effective working environment in the varsity weight room, strength and conditioning program development and implementation for assigned sports, and working closely with the sports medicine program within university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
The Assistant Coach is required to maintain active certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as demonstrate expertise of sport-specific training methodologies and a commitment, including but not limited to: effective program planning, periodization, competitive strategy, and student-athlete management.
The Assistant Coach will be accountable for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within the assigned sport(s) or area(s). These will include sustained performance, execution, and commitment to development in the following:
- Ensuring training philosophies are approved by the Director of Strength and Conditioning
- The use of independent discretion and judgment in creating strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports programs
- Instructing student-athletes in proper and safe weight training techniques, plyometrics, speed development drills, conditioning exercises, and agility movements that are current and scientifically valid
- Effectively communicating and collaborating with a diverse population of student-athletes, coaches and staff
- Responsible for overall strength and conditioning program development, execution, and instruction as it pertains to student-athlete sport performance and physical well-being including:
- Program development based on sport specificity, seasonality and competitive strategy, progressive instruction, and acclimation, sports nutrition education and counseling, and injury rehabilitation programming and instruction
- Unchallengeable authority for all strength and conditioning programming and implementation including timing, frequency, type and volume to promote safe and effective performance of student-athletes.
- Ensures all student-athlete injuries are properly reported to appropriate medical staff and that student-athlete injuries are accommodated appropriately in student’s strength and conditioning program
- Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and protocols ensuring a safe and effective environment in the varsity weight room by inspecting all equipment, appropriately setting up the facility, and monitoring each team’s training sessions, when staffing permits
- Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:
- NCAA
- specific conference
- athletic department
- university policies
- Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes, including but not limited to personal accountability, solution driven problem solving, teamwork, and embracing evolving university and divisional priorities
Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Prior coaching, graduate assistant, or intern experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning setting.
- Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field.
- Two years of coaching at the collegiate level.
- Strong background in teaching or coaching ground-based movements.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field is required.
Other Information
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC, or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Work Schedule:
Job Open Date: 05/06/2026
Job Close Date: 6/6/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6881
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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