Job Overview:
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Hockey Team, the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins is seeking a highly motivated Strength & Conditioning Associate Coach to join our team for the 2025-2026 season (October –June). This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional hockey and is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in professional sports or hockey.
Term: 2025-2026 AHL season (approximately 8 months October –June).
Hours: Hours vary but the expectation is 30+ hours per week during the AHL season Typically, mornings on practice days and afternoons and evenings on gamedays.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Compensation: $2,000 per month and two meals per day provided during working hours.
Core duties & responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Daily communication with Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Team Manager, and Coaches
- Assist Performance Staff with implementation of strength & conditioning program on practice and game days
- Lead daily preparation routines, team stretches, conditioning/speed work (with supervision if uncertified)
- Assist in athlete in-season performance monitoring including Hawkins Force Plates, First Beat Heart Rate System, Vald ForceFrame, Catapult, and other player KPIs
- Manage, analyze, and communicate performance data while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards. Assist with maintaining athlete management systems and sport science equipment.
- Maintain weight room equipment and cleanliness
- Maintain inventory checklist of supplements and other consumables.
- Manage fueling station and assist in the preparation of fueling and/or recovery nutrition as required
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Relevant experience with team sport athletes
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate student or recent graduate in a relevant sports performance field
- Professional Certifications such as NSCA-CSCS or NSCA-CPSS, or licensure as ATC or PT
- Experience working with hockey or collegiate athletes
- Familiarity with sport science technologies
- Valid Passport for potential travel
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
