College Strength &

Conditioning Coach

Researched by: Luke Kapala

Education

A typical job listings for a strength and conditioning coach will require you to have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Exercise Science or Human Performance, but a Master’s Degree is always preferred.

Job DutiesJob Duties

Create an effective workoutCreate an effective workout Decrease the number of injuriesDecrease the number of injuries Promote good health Promote good health Educate on proper lifting techniquesEducate on proper lifting techniques Collaborate with the coach on your Collaborate with the coach on your

approach and workout methods. approach and workout methods.

Skills

• Communication Skills• Ability to Train Groups• Ability to MOTIVATE• Ability to Deliver

Results

Working Conditions

• Gym

• Weight Room

• With the team at all times

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Salary

• $40,000 - $60,000 Assistant

• $45,000 - $75,000 Head Coach

• Highest paid Strength and Conditioning Coach is Scott Cochran for the Alabama football team at $350,000.

Job Growth

• 2010 – 2020 expected growth is 29%

• 14% higher growth than any other occupation according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where These Jobs Are At?

• 120 Division I Athletic Programs– Some programs have 8-10 assistant coaches

• 281 Division II Athletic Programs– One full-time head coach and one assistant

Pros & Cons

PROS• Working with athletes

like you• Experience working

for a successful program

• Decent pay if you work hard

• Travel with the team

CONS• Jobs are hard to get

into• Unpaid volunteer

work• Bad team

performance reflects on you