Group Strength & Conditioning Coach

Position Summary

The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach for theseason. This position requires experience working with a variety of team sports and a strong background in designing and leading strength training sessions in a group setting. The ideal candidate will create a supportive motivating and structured environment to help club sport athletes reach their full potential. In addition to working with club teams this role also includes opportunities to lead high-intensity interval training (HIIT) group fitness classes for the broader campus community making it a great fit for a coach who thrives in both athletic and recreational training environments.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Design and deliver safe efficient and effective strength and conditioning workouts for a variety of sports and fitness levels with each session lasting 45-mins in duration.
• Lead high-energy HIIT group fitness classes.
• Provide modifications and accommodation for varying fitness levels and needs.
• Strong understanding of proper exercise form technique and injury prevention.
• Create a safe supportive and inclusive training environment for all athletes ensuring adherence to team and university standards.
• Excellent instructional and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate athletes and provide feedback during training sessions.
• Maintain effective communication with the Fitness & Wellness Manager in addition to attending mandatory staff meetings and any other training courses required by the division.
• Abide by the University of Denver policies and guidelines.

Required Certification Requirements

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Must hold a certification through NSCA NASM ACSM or ACE
• Minimum of one year of training/coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in a health-related field
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
• Two or more years of experience in creating training sessions for a variety of sports.
• Experience in training college-level athletes and/or experience with club sports.

Work Schedule

• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekday mornings and/or evenings during in addition to some weekends.
• Ability to work August to the end of May (with a six-week winter break). Potential to instruct other HIIT style classes and personal train when clubs are not in season.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by4:00 p.m. (MST) August 15 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for these positions is $25.00-$45.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

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Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume

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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.