Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES , keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Here's a summary of responsibilities:

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach supports the delivery of athlete-centered physical preparation services for elite athletes and National Governing Bodies as part of the Applied Science team. Working within an interdisciplinary performance model, the role assists in the design and implementation of sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that support athlete development, readiness for training and competition, and long-term performance progression across USOPC training centers, NGB environments, national team camps, and competition settings.

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach contributes to athlete monitoring, performance testing, and the collection of physical performance data to support integrated performance planning processes. In addition to supporting daily training environments, the role assists in maintaining high-performance training environments and contributes to collaborative learning and professional development within the Applied Science team.

Here’s how you’ll have an impact:

Performance Delivery

• Assist in the delivery of high-quality, sport-specific strength and conditioning programs aligned with athlete performance plans and NGB objectives.
• Support the delivery of physical preparation services across USOPC training centers, NGB environments, national team camps, and competition settings.
• Provide technical coaching support in strength, power, speed, and movement development under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in the preparation, supervision, and safe execution of training sessions for individual athletes and teams.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff and sport coaches to support the integration of physical preparation within training environments.

Performance Insights

• Assist in the collection of athlete monitoring data, performance testing, and physical profiling processes.
• Maintain accurate records of athlete testing, monitoring outcomes, and training data.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and testing protocols under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to data collection processes that support integrated athlete performance planning.
• Develop familiarity with performance analysis tools and applied sport science practices within the Applied Science team.

Performance Capability & Environment

• Assist in maintaining high-performance training environments, including equipment preparation, facility organization, and safe operational practices.
• Support the delivery of strength and conditioning services during training camps and other high-performance activities.
• Assist with scheduling, athlete flow, and daily training logistics where required.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Applied Science team.
• Support a collaborative working environment by building and maintaining strong working relationships with athletes, coaches, and interdisciplinary performance staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Science, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field preferred
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent professional certification
• 2+ years of experience supporting the delivery of strength and conditioning programs within a high-performance sport environment
• Experience assisting with athlete testing, monitoring, and/or performance data collection
• Experience supporting national team camps, elite training environments, or international sport programs preferred
• Experience using athlete monitoring technologies or sport science data systems preferred
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, including strength development, speed training, change of direction, and energy system development
• Ability to coach and correct fundamental movement patterns and resistance training exercises
• Understanding of basic athlete monitoring and performance testing practices
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary high-performance team environment, including athletes, coaches, and performance staff
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and applied learning

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Strength and conditioning facility and equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 kilograms several times a day
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kilograms overhead or at least 6 feet high several times a day
• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Indoor and outdoor training and testing environment
• Prolonged standing and physical activity
• Non-traditional work hours on occasion, including early morning, late evening, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

Here's some more information you need to know:

• Hiring pay range $58,000 - $62,000 per year.
• This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
• Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 10% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.

This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 11/1/2026

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