Essential Functions:

• Assist football and Olympic sport coaches regarding facility scheduling designing and implementing workouts and athlete attendance.
• Organize and direct workouts including flexibility lifting technique running technique plyometrics testing and evaluation for football student athletes.
• Input athlete testing data. Input updated student-athletes speed strength and conditioning workouts.
• Communicate daily with the sports medicine staff regarding athlete injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Communicate with potential student-athletes during recruiting visits to the University of Akron campus about the speed strength and conditioning program and facilities.

Education:

Bachelors degree in exercise science or related field required.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

Certification by the NSCA CSCCa and/or USA weightlifting.

Experience:

• Requires one year experience in participation of high school collegiate level or professional level in strength and conditioning.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• One year at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: June 1 2026.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.