Job Description

Posting Details I. Job Overview Job Description Summary: The George Washington University offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities ( AAU ) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world‑class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams. Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Strength and Conditioning, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will align programming with the overall vision of the Director while also being responsible for the following: Develops, designs, and implements sports performance programs for GWU student-athletes to enhance their strength, power, speed, and agility. Develops and administers the sports performance program for assigned teams using a holistic and systemic approach. Educates and directs student-athletes and coaches on the proper techniques and safety standards of appropriate strength and conditioning best practices. Utilizes heart rate/ GPS technology and other exercise physiological testing (in conjunction with the GW Exercise Science Department or outside providers) to enhance the training and biofeedback for our students. Works directly with the sports medicine department to mitigate injury risk while also working to provide rehabilitation programs for those students working back from injuries. Analyzes nutritional habits of the student-athletes and, with the support of the Director (and other professionals where it makes sense), provides education on appropriate dietary and nutritional habits- implementing a performance dining plan for the basketball team while assisting with overall execution of performance dining for multiple sports. Works seamlessly with sports medicine department to ensure best development of all student-athletes. Remains current and knowledgeable of NCAA and Atlantic 10 compliance-related matters, specific to performance-related supplements and substances, introducing only compliant/permissible products to our students. Assists the Director with organizing, recruiting, and instructing strength and conditioning interns and/or graduate students to assist with day-to-day operations of the strength and conditioning department. Works with the Director to develop, supervise, and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the performance facility. Will travel with assigned team throughout the season. May travel with another team sporadically outside of assigned team’s season. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist ( CSCS ) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) is required. CPR / AED Certified. Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology, with demonstrated sports performance experience, is strongly preferred. Strength and conditioning coaching experience at the Division 1 or professional level. Experience working with Division I basketball. Experience with collegiate and or professional sports teams preferred. Hiring Range $45,925.13 – $75,829.87 GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation Family: Athletics Sub-Family: Training and Conditioning Stream: Individual Contributor Level: Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Mon- Fri (8-5); with nights and weekends based on schedule Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person) Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions To Applicants Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S013941 Job Open Date: 12/08/2025 Job Close Date If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Comunidadlift

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