Overview

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of a Strength & Condition program designed to maximize the athletic development of our football student-athletes. This will include the research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of our lifting and running programs.

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football is responsible for supporting the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football by coaching student-athletes, monitoring athletes’ physical progress, overseeing the discipline and conduct of the athletes. This position reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football.

Responsibilities

• Emphasized involvement in “Return to Play”.
• Support the nutrition staff in their mission of educating and implanting individualized interventions.
• Support the Mission and Core Values of the Department.
• Mentor, supervise and train graduate assistants and interns in strength and conditioning.
• Responsible for full compliance with University, Department, Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Carries out effective and proven methods of injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Develops student-athletes through safe, proven and effective teaching, training and coaching.
• Provide ongoing support and mentoring of other staff.
• Drive student athletes to appoinments or pick up nutritional items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will also act as a liaison within other units of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Utah State, as well as with the Cache Valley and Utah State University communities. The position will engage in activities outside of the weight room.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced level – three years of relevant experience working with Division 1 Football players.
• Current National Strength and Conditioning Association certification (CSCS) or (CSCCA).
• Familiarity with the Olympic Lifts.
• Familiarity with demonstrating and coaching sprint mechanics.
• Knowledge or interest in gaining knowledge about the Rehab process.
• Knowledge or interest in gaining knowledge about Sports Nutrition.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to complete the university defensive driver training within 90 days of employment and maintain good driving standards throughout employment with the Athletic Department.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Commensurate With Experience, Plus Excellent Benefits ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated . We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

• updated 12/2025

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