Assistant Strength Coach

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

32,531

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

32,531

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

| Posting Number | NC0232026 | | Working Title | Assistant Strength Coach | | Department Org | 150201 - Women's Strength Training | | Why should you work at UCA? |
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
The Assistant Strength Coach reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
- Works with Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and Softball athletic programs. Assists with Football program. - Manages Athletics weight room, including maintaining all equipment, ordering new equipment, scheduling facility, and managing student-athlete’s
employees and interns. - Counsels and advises coaches and student-athletes on various components of strength and conditioning program, including weight room safety, proper exercise technique, sports nutrition and injury reduction. - Works with coaching staff and sports medicine staff to integrate student-athlete injury reduction and rehabilitation into strength and conditioning programs. - Works with head coaches, sports medicine staff, and athletics department senior staff to develop and integrate student-athlete supplement policy in accordance with NCAA regulations.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | | | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Exercise Science, Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, or related field - Minimum one (1) year of full-time previous work experience developing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes at the intercollegiate level. - Up to date credentials as Certified and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, or previously scheduled CSCS or SCCC exam with proof of certification necessary within 90 days of hire. Also required are valid certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid

| | Preferred Education and/or Experience |
Master’s Degree in an Exercise Science related field | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. | | Desired start date | 04/01/2026 |

Position Summary and Qualifications

| License(s)/Certifications |
- Up to date credentials as Certified and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, or previously scheduled CSCS or SCCC exam with proof of certification necessary within 90 days of hire. Also required are valid certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid

| | Physical Demands Checklist | | | Physical Exertion | |

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| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 02/27/2026 | | Close Date | 03/24/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

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