Job Description

Position Title

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.


The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to all NCAA, conference, institutional and departmental guidelines, and policies.
• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with all constituent groups, including prioritizing student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community.
• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for assigned intercollegiate athletic programs including football; in-season, off-season, and pre-season. (35%)
• Work in cooperation with the head strength coach, sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes. (20%)
  • Assist in the design and implementation of policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program. (10%)
  • Assist with developing systems for tracking weight room attendance and documentation of noteworthy events.(10%)
  • Assist with creating a system for student-athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches. (5%)
  • Assist with conducting an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach at the conclusion of each sport season. (5%)
  • Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff. (5%)

Works with work study student employees and Athletic Performance interns (5%) Perform duties assigned by Director of Athletics and Recreation, Head Athletic Trainer, or Head Strength Coach. (5%)

Education / Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

Competencies / Skills

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, demonstrate exercises, and move throughout training facilities for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, and use manual dexterity to set up, adjust, and move equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull strength and conditioning equipment, including free weights, racks, bars, and other training tools, typically weighing up to 50–100 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate proper lifting techniques and athletic movements safely and effectively.
• May be required to work in varying environments, including indoor and outdoor training spaces, with exposure to temperature variations and noise levels typical of athletic facilities.
• Requires visual, auditory, and communicative abilities sufficient to monitor athlete performance, issue instructions, and respond to safety concerns.

Supervision of Employees

Training and supervision of work study students and student interns.

Work Environment

Well-lighted, well-ventilated work area. Work with students and occasional travel.

Equipment to be Used

Must be able to be proficient in Word, Excel, and able to learn other related computer programs (Teamworks).

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

Full-time. Schedule varies depending on whether in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

2

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.


The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA

Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range

$49,000.00 - $55,500.00 per year

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S00794P

Desired Start Date

07/01/2026

Open Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work

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