Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-CCH1-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
March 26, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of world-class strength and conditioning programs that are aligned with the individual performance goals of athletes and will help them attain optimal sports performance. This includes research and design of a program to deliver agreed objectives based on evidence-based practice, as well as the application, instruction, and evaluation of the program’s impact and culture.
This role will oversee the implementation of individualized conditioning, strength, speed and flexibility programs for basketball as well as other assigned student-athletes. This position will oversee the return to performance process in close liaison with the medical team for the rehabilitation of injured players.
The Strength and Conditioning Coach will also assist in the preparation of comprehensive reviews and feedback on training outcomes, with evidence-based recommendations for areas of responsibility to performance staff. This position will adopt a problem-solving approach to optimizing performance while promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, regulations of the University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA.
Special Requirements:
It is a requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain a UO driver’s certification, which includes maintaining a valid driver’s license throughout employment in this position.
Minimum Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science or related field, specializing in physical preparation of elite athletes.
• Current National Strength and Conditioning Association certification (CSCS).
• Three years of experience in strength and conditioning support to division I college or professional level basketball athletes.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of strength and conditioning for high-performance athletes.
Professional Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in exercise and sport science.
• Experience working in a Division I power-4 conference.
• Experience working with sports performance technology to inform strength and conditioning program design.
FLSA Exempt:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.
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