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Assistant Olympic Strength & Conditioning Coach (HR title: Strength Coach)

Position Number: 6389149
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Olympic Strength & Conditioning Coach (HR title: Strength Coach)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will play a pivotal role in a high-level Division I department that values the entirety of the student-athlete experience. By integrating into the culture that promotes diversity, respect, drive, teamwork, among others, you will gain valuable experiences that help cultivate your growth as a person and staff member.

This position will work with Olympic sports as assigned and lead the Olympic strength and conditioning internship program. Must be proficient in Olympic based strength training movements, load monitoring, exercise selection and implementation, programming speed, plyometrics, agility, and conditioning. Communication and relationship development with athletic training staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and administration are imperative.

Essential Functions:

Design, organize, implement, and supervise strength and conditioning programs for Olympic sport teams as assigned. Design, organize, implement, and supervise multi-faceted training protocols and modalities that are research driven and backed in alignment with the Olympic Human Performance philosophy and guidelines. Maintain performance records.
Collaborate with the sports medicine staff on injury management protocols, lifting modifications, return to play/reconditioning protocols. Coordinate appropriate lines of communication with student-athletes, sports medicine staff, athletics administrators and coaching staff to provide feedback. Attend practice and games to provide warm-up, cool-down and monitor modified programs as needed.
Work collaboratively with various support services in the Athletics Department and campus constituents (Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Team Physicians, Sports Nutrition, Mental Health).
Comply with and ensure all NCAA, Conference affiliated, Athletic Department, industry, and institutional guidelines, recommendations, and regulations; and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes is always protected.
Provide a safe and appealing environment for all student-athlete with guidance and proper training techniques for all strength training equipment to ensure safe and proper use and educate student-athletes on proper exercise techniques and appropriate training methods. Assist in scheduling the Salvino S & C Center and other facilities as utilized.
In conjunction with sports nutrition, provide basic nutrition counseling and assist in the education & deterrence of athletic injuries resulting from speed, strength & conditioning related activities. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to individual sports & strength and conditioning areas.
Aid in maintenance and cleaning of the weight rooms. Maintain continued education units and current first aid/CPR and AED. Assist in developing Olympic strength and conditioning interns. Other duties as assigned.
The position requires regular evening and weekend work for practice and competitions.
The position requires occasional travel for road competitions if applicable.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required. Master's preferred. Degree in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, health sciences, or related field preferred.

A minimum of one year of cumulative full-time strength and conditioning experience is required, preferably at the collegiate and/or professional level of athletics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly and develop effective relationships with athletic training staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and administration. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge in Olympic based strength training movements, load monitoring, exercise selection and implementation, programming speed, plyometrics, agility, and conditioning.

Candidate must be First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified and have proof of certification of CSCS or SCCC by accrediting organizations.

Candidate must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Experience with TeamWorks preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, stand, crawl, kneel, climb
Walk for long distances
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects (dexterity)
Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
Push/pull

Deadline to Apply:

July 30, 2025

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Athletics

Organization: Athletics

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2025, 5:47:52 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=ATH00000424&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC