University of Rochester·Town of Henrietta, New York
The Exercise Specialist will design and implement strength and conditioning programs for individuals and teams while tracking progress through performance testing. They are also responsible for maintaining virtual exercise plans, managing educational content, and building relationships with prospective and current clients.
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Job Location (Full Address): 10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500284 Fitness Science Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 205 H Compensation Range: $20.30 - $27.41 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Carries out the planning and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for teams and individuals, as well as testing parameters which allow measurement of improvement throughout exercise prescription. Coaches individuals and teams through daily stretching, strength, speed, agility, power, and conditioning development programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coaches individuals and teams through daily stretching, strength, speed, agility, power, and conditioning development programs. Designs and maintains virtual exercise plans with remote clients. Updates and enhances exercise database and educational content, maintains organized online resources, such as team groups and program templates, responds to team and individual messages, and updates social media platforms and training platform informational pages. Tests teams and individuals to measure progress throughout training plans. Puts together after-program summaries to share qualitative and quantitative analysis with individuals and head of partnered organizations. Plans, writes, and maintains daily, weekly, and yearly training programs for high school, collegiate, private training groups, and clients. Builds connections with referring personnel. Reaches out to prospective clients to share more information about training and sign up for programs. Shares additional programs with current clients to expand participation and other service options, such as sports psychology and nutrition. Attends team informational sessions and other events with potential organizations to demonstrate services. Plans and organizes training sessions and program operations, including planning and obtaining nutrition for special groups and putting together program summaries. Keeps up to date with latest research findings and coaching methods of strength and conditioning, exercise science, nutritional and mental health. Enhances overall program with continued knowledge base. Attends department continuing education courses as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field and less than 1 year relevant experience required Master's degree in related field preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic Foundational Knowledge of strength and conditioning or physical performance training required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Must be an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or eligible to sit for the examination, or a comparable credential upon hire required NSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Credential within 1 year required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field and possess or be eligible for an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential. CPR certification is also required upon hire, along with foundational knowledge in physical performance training.
Market context
In New York, Exercise Specialist openings often reflect steady demand in fitness, rehab-adjacent, and performance settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree, NSCA CSCS eligibility or certification, CPR at hire, and practical knowledge of performance training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential timeline and tailor your application to strength and conditioning experience.
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