Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Maintain knowledge of best practices to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes. Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for men's and women's sports as required. Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned. Implementation and reporting of sports science technology and software. Oversees strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique. Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches. Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Responsible for adhering to all department and University policies and procedures and the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and the NCAA. Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings. Other duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Salary Range:

$45,000-$47,000/year

(Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications).

Employee Benefits: This full-time, exempt position includes full benefits and vacation, holiday, and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, a retirement program with a match, and a generous paid time-off schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: http://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)
• CPR/AED Certification
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written)
• Selected candidate must be able to start by March 9th, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• 2+ Years of relevant work experience

About Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's University is a dynamic, Catholic, liberal arts university with over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others. The university has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational programs and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.

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