---
title: Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning
summary: Assist in developing strength training programs, monitor athlete progress,
  interact with medical staff, and maintain training facilities. Requires a bachelor's
  degree and 2 years collegiate experience.
published_at: '2026-01-23T09:02:00Z'
updated_at: '2026-01-23T18:56:39Z'
canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/assistant-coach-strength-and-conditioning-236483
tags:
- Volleyball
- Student Services
- Sports Medicine
---

# Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **School** | Alcorn State University |
| **Location** | Alcorn State, MS |
| **Division** | DI |
| **Conference** | SWAC |
| **Salary** | Unknown |
| **Experience Required** | 2+ Years |
| **Work Type** | Full-time |
| **Posted** | January 23, 2026 |
| **Apply** | https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/alcornstateuniversity/jobs/5209390/assistant-coach-strength-and-conditioning |

**Sports:** Volleyball
**Departments:** Student Services, Sports Medicine

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## Job Description

  
## Job Title
 

Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

 
## Essential Job Functions
  

 
- Assists with administering strength training programs unique to assigned sport(s) and to individual student-athletes, using discretion and independent judgment
- Assists with determining and developing realistic goals, rules, expectations, and motivations for assigned teams and each individual student-athlete, using discretion and independent judgment
- Interacts with team trainers and medical staff in designing, developing, and implementing rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes
- Prepares periodic evaluations and progress reports regarding the progress, conditioning, and training of student-athletes
- Monitors appearance, maintenance, and organization of equipment in training facilities
- Assists in scheduling and organizing daily use of the Facility

 
- Assists in the evaluation and recommendation procurement and maintenance of all equipment
- Other related duties, as assigned

  
## Qualifications
  

 
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two (2) years successful collegiate strength and conditioning experience (preferable with Division 1)

 **Licenses/Certifications:** 
- Current strength and conditioning certification (National Strength Coaches Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (both accredited)

- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification preferred

  
## Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  

 
- Knowledge of medical terminology

- Knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment

- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

- Strong knowledge of volleyball skills and strategies

- Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

- Strong coaching and recruiting skills

- Strong organizational skills

- Ability to recruit effectively

- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

      

**EEO Statement**

 

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

   


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## Alcorn State University Student Services 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Jivanna Smith | Associate Athletic Director (Student-Athlete Services) |

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## Alcorn State University Student Services 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Jivanna Smith | Associate AD (Student-Athlete Services) |

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## Alcorn State University Student Services 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Jivanna Smith | Associate AD (Student-Athlete Services) |

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## Alcorn State University Sports Medicine 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Barry Gant Jr | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Jasmine Anderson | Assistant Athletic Trainer (LAT, ATC) |
| Roderick Young | Director of Sports Medicine (LAT, ATC, MS, ROT) |

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## Alcorn State University Sports Medicine 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Barry Gant Jr | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Jasmine Anderson | Assistant AthleticTrainer (LAT, ATC) |
| Roderick Young | Director of Sports Medicine (LAT, ATC, MS, ROT) |

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## Alcorn State University Sports Medicine 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Roderick Young | Sports Medicine, Trainer |
| Barry Gant Jr | Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning |



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## SWAC Volleyball (W) 2024-2025

Alcorn State University record compared to the conference

| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|--------|------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Florida A&M University | 16-0 | 27-7 | 147 | - |
| Jackson State University | 13-3 | 19-12 | 214 | - |
| Prairie View A&M University | 13-3 | 17-16 | 252 | - |
| Bethune-Cookman University | 11-4 | 15-14 | 296 | - |
| Texas Southern University | 9-7 | 10-19 | 321 | - |
| Alabama State University | 8-8 | 11-19 | 299 | - |
| Southern University | 8-8 | 11-22 | 332 | - |
| Grambling State University | 6-10 | 10-19 | 338 | - |
| Alabama A&M University | 5-10 | 8-20 | 331 | - |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 3-11 | 4-18 | 342 | - |
| University of Arkansas Pine Bluff | 2-14 | 4-26 | 345 | - |
| Alcorn State University ** | 0-16 | 1-25 | 346 | - |

_** Current school_


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## Alcorn State University Volleyball (W) History

| Season | Head Coach | Conference | Overall |
|--------|------------|------------|---------|
| 2025-2026 | Gabrielle Harris | - | - |
| 2024-2025 | Mariah Prince | 0-16 | 1-25 |
| 2023-2024 | Mariah Prince | - | 1-21 |
| 2022-2023 | Melissa Paige | - | 5-24 |
| 2021-2022 | Melissa Paige | - | 3-22 |
| 2020-2021 | Melissa Paige | - | 3-7 |
| 2019-2020 | Melissa Paige | - | 3-22 |
| 2018-2019 | Chelsey Lucas | - | 10-20 |