Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports

Position Title: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports

Department: Athletics

Advertised Pay: Lower $50,000's

Campus Location: Washburn University

Application Review:  Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by June 29, 2026.

Position Summary: Plan, direct, and oversee all aspects of the strength and conditioning program for Olympic sports.

About Washburn University: Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:
• Oversee the functionality of equipment within the facility and coordinate with the administration when needed to purchase new or update equipment.
• Work in conjunction with Athletic Trainers to properly monitor injured athletes and provide direction as they return from injury.
• Assess and evaluate individual athletes’ needs and develop a strength and conditioning plan accordingly. Monitor and adjust plan as necessary to optimize athletic performance.
• Monitor workouts to ensure activities are completed correctly, to ensure effectiveness and minimize risk of injury.
• Develop and maintain training records for each athlete to facilitate assessment and adjustments to training regimens.
• Educate student athletes about training and nutrition to help them adopt a holistic approach to conditioning and physical development.
• Schedule workouts to ensure training facility availability.
• Maintain a healthy and fair environment by exercising teamwork and collaboration. Actively promote a professional workplace culture of mutual respect and collegiality for all members of the institution.
• Oversee and manage staff, interns, and Graduate Assistant positions in providing knowledge and guidance.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Non-Essential Functions:
• Attend conferences and meetings.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Two years of experience in strength and conditioning and/or development and implementation of weight programs.
• Demonstrated ability to correctly use and train others on how to use weight equipment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with college athletes and demonstrate proper exercise techniques.
• Proficiency in the daily use and operation of weight training equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment.
• Current certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or ability to become certified within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record under Washburn's standards.

Physical Requirements:
• Capacity to lift/maneuver equipment/materials weighing as much as 45 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a related degree.
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach in a university setting, working with athletes in a variety of sports.
• Previous supervision experience.
• Knowledge of nutrition.
• Current certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Exempt, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm   
Background check and driving history are required.