Olympic Sports, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
University of Maryland
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Location
College Park, Maryland, USA
Salary
USD $65,000 to $71,050 per year
Closing Date
28 September 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Prepare University of Maryland Olympic-sport athletes for NCAA Division I competition through evidence-informed strength, power, plyometric, agility, energy-system and sport-specific movement training. Responsibilities include individual and team programme design, athlete progress reporting and collaboration within the wider performance environment.
IUSCA IQF Classification
This role aligns with IQF Level 6 because it manages athletic performance preparation for assigned NCAA Division I athletes and independently designs individual and team-specific athletic enhancement programmes using evidence-informed methods. A bachelor's degree, at least two years of collegiate or professional athletic-performance experience and IUSCA, CSCCa or NSCA certification are required. Although the role works under the oversight of the Director of Strength & Conditioning, the advertised scope includes autonomous programme design and professional responsibility for athlete preparation within an assigned area.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Green. USD $65,000 to $71,050 is appropriately aligned with a Level 6 NCAA Division I practitioner role requiring a bachelor's degree, professional S&C certification and at least two years of relevant collegiate or professional experience, with direct responsibility for evidence-informed programme design and athlete preparation.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.