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Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$13/hr

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How much do assistant strength coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant strength coach in Wisconsin is $17.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.61 and $19.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Strength Coach vs Personal Trainer?

AspectAssistant Strength CoachPersonal Trainer
CertificationsCSCS, NSCA, or similar strength and conditioning certificationsACE, NASM, or similar personal training certifications
Work EnvironmentSports teams, athletic facilities, gymsGyms, private studios, individual clients
Employer & IndustrySports organizations, colleges, professional teamsFitness centers, private clients, health clubs

While both roles focus on fitness and training, an Assistant Strength Coach primarily works with athletes in sports settings, emphasizing strength and conditioning programs. A Personal Trainer typically works with individual clients in gyms or private settings, focusing on general fitness, weight loss, or health goals. The certifications and work environments overlap but serve different client needs and industry sectors.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an assistant strength coach?

As an Assistant Strength Coach, your daily responsibilities include designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs, supervising athletes during workouts, monitoring progress, and ensuring proper exercise technique to reduce injury risk. You will also collaborate closely with head coaches, athletic trainers, and other staff to tailor programs to specific sports and individual athlete needs. Your role is crucial in helping athletes achieve peak performance and in fostering a positive, disciplined training environment. Consistent communication and adaptability are essential as you support both team and individual goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant strength coach?

To thrive as an Assistant Strength Coach, you need a solid understanding of exercise science, program design, and injury prevention, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field and certifications such as CSCS or SCCC. Familiarity with strength and conditioning equipment, performance assessment tools, and athlete management software is often required. Strong communication, motivational skills, and adaptability help build rapport with athletes and work effectively within coaching teams. These skills ensure safe, effective training programs and foster athlete development and performance improvement.

What is an assistant strength coach?

Assistant strength coaches are professionals who support head strength and conditioning coaches in developing and implementing training programs to improve athletes' performance, strength, and overall fitness. They assist in supervising workouts, teaching proper exercise techniques, and monitoring athletes' progress. Additionally, assistant strength coaches help ensure athletes' safety during training sessions and may also contribute to administrative tasks, such as maintaining equipment and recording performance data. Their work is crucial in preparing athletes for optimal performance while reducing the risk of injury.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Strength Coach job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,218 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Swim (Boys) Varsity Assistant Coach

Sun Prairie Area School District

Sun Prairie, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Sun Prairie Area School District rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

255th of 624 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Coach
Date Posted:
3/13/2026
Location:
Sun Prairie East High School
Date Available:
08/01/2026
STARTING STIPEND:$2749+ (Based on Experience)
Season Runs November through March
SUMMARY: To assist the varsity or non-varsity head coach in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill development, and appreciation for the values of student connectedness, discipline, sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
  1. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
  2. Assists in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
  3. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
  4. Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
  5. Works collaboratively with the athletic director, varsity head coach and/or non-varsity head coach in implementing the philosophy and direction of the sport.
  6. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
  7. Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
  8. Enforces WIAA and district policies regarding eligibility criteria in interscholastic competition in this sport and monitors it through district software.
  9. Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
  10. Uses generally accepted practices and discretion in determining the proper course of action while using good decision-making skills. Demonstrates emotional maturity.
  11. Demonstrates loyalty and support for head coach and program.
  12. Carries out all other sports duties as directed by head coach.
  13. Represents the district in a professional manner.
  14. Other duties may be assigned by the athletic department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students of particular program.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience in coaching preferred. First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen training is required. Knowledge in sports medicine would be desirable.
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or employees of the district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in verbal and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, WIAA requirements, and School Board policies. Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
TEMPERAMENTS: Ability to connect, inspire, and lead students with a variety of learning styles and diverse backgrounds. Ability to direct others, deal with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments. Ability to work effectively with people who express conflicting opinions. Ability to maintain poise, develop a pattern of consistency when dealing with stressful situations, and put the best interest of the students as a whole above all else. Ability to make judgments and decisions by solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions. Ability to perform a variety of duties.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sport. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

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