Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Oneonta, NY
Full Time
Athletics
Mid Level
Date: June 30, 2026
Title: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Description: Working in the primary capacity of an educator, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time 10-month position responsible for overseeing all strength and conditioning activities for each of Hartwick’s 21 NCAA DIII varsity programs.  The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach designs, implements, and supervises injury-prevention and performance-enhancement programs for all student-athletes across the college’s varsity athletic teams. This role focuses on developing strength, speed, agility, power, endurance, and flexibility while collaborating closely with the sports medicine staff and head coaches to ensure the holistic health and peak performance of student-athletes. Instructs student-athletes on proper techniques while participating in workouts that seek to improve athletic performance, increase physical power and prevent injuries. Also, educate athletes on the impact of diet, sleep and rest on performance and teaches healthy habits and concepts over the lifespan.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan, develop, and implement an injury-prevention and performance-enhancement strength and condition program for all student-athletes across the College’s varsity athletic teams that prepares student-athletes for success across all strength and conditioning platforms
  • Provide instruction on developing strength, speed, agility, power, endurance, and flexibility while collaborating closely with the sports medicine staff and team head coaches to ensure the holistic health and peak performance of student-athletes
  • Educate student-athletes on the impact of diet, proper nutrition and supplementation, sleep and rest on performance, healthy habits and concepts over the lifespan
  • Instruct student-athletes on proper lifting techniques while participating in workouts that seek to improve athletic performance, increase physical power, and prevent injuries
  • Communicate effectively with staff athletic trainers, assist with rehabilitation and coordinate strength programs based on student-athlete injuries
  • Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director and administration to run the strength and conditioning program efficiently, allowing all programs to have their needs met
  • Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the Elting Fitness Center; assist in identifying and purchasing needed strength and conditioning equipment; assists in scheduling weight room training for the various athletic programs
  • Other relevant job-related duties as assigned
  • Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, regulations, rules, policies and procedures
  • Be a positive member of the department by supporting other programs and find ways to be involved for the betterment of the department and College
  • Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend
  • As a college employee, this person is expected to comport themselves in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students
Qualifications: 
Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.  Certification from either the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) is expected, although other certifications will be considered.  Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach is ideal.
  • Excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, work independently, and function as a team member
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word), and Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, and Drive)
  • The position requires working evening and weekend hours as scheduled.
  • Supervisor experience preferred
Salary Range: $38,000 - $44,000

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.  

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process. 

All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:
  • A cover letter;
  • A resume; and
  • The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 
 
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