Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Role Overview

This full-time onsite position in Miami, Florida supports the physical and mental growth of student-athletes by building and overseeing training programs that improve performance. The role is focused on helping athletes compete better, train safely, and recover effectively.

About the University

Florida International University is a major public research institution based in Miami, serving a large and diverse student body from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. As a Carnegie R1 university, FIU is recognized for high-impact research, student success, community engagement, and programs across medicine, law, environmental resilience, health, and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and support training plans that improve student-athletes’ physical readiness, mental development, and game-day performance.
• Design sport-specific conditioning work to build strength, speed, and cardiovascular fitness.
• Teach and supervise proper weight-training methods for athletes.
• Help run and maintain the athletics weight room while enforcing safety practices.
• Attend athletic competitions when requested and feasible.
• Coordinate athlete schedules in the weight room.
• Work with athletic trainers to understand injury status and assist with rehab-oriented training support.
• Track athlete progress through accurate records and written updates.
• Contribute to the creation and rollout of strength and conditioning policies.
• Keep regular communication with coaches, athletic staff, and medical personnel.
• Use vehicles to transport students and recruits when needed.
• Protect confidential medical, academic, and personal information with strict discretion.
• Follow all applicable State of Florida, university, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules; escalate any known NCAA concerns to compliance leadership and oversee subordinate compliance where applicable.
• Oversee strength and conditioning for Women’s Basketball and provide additional support for Indoor and Beach Volleyball.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• One of the following certifications: CSCS, SCCC, or CSC.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and at off-campus or non-university locations when required.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks: criminal background check, driver’s license check, and fingerprinting check.

Working Hours

The schedule listed for this role is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Additional Information

The posting references internal applicant instructions and a closing time of 12:00 AM on the close date. Applicants are expected to submit electronic copies of supporting documents, ideally combined into one attachment, in Microsoft Word or PDF format. External applicants must create an account, and all applicants must complete the online application including work history and education details where applicable.

Pay and Conditions

The advertised annual salary range is $44,000 to $46,600. The role is full-time and based onsite in Miami, Florida. Internal candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and be in good standing to be considered.

Notices

The employer includes standard disclosures covering campus security information, pay transparency, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, and reasonable accommodation rights. Requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials should be made at least seven business days before the event or as early as possible.

Institution Snapshot

FIU describes itself as a top public university with strong research activity and social mobility, operating across multiple campuses and centers and serving a large alumni network. The institution emphasizes environment, health, innovation, and justice.