NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach

Purpose

The NSCA has created a registry of qualified members who are interested in better defining a career path in strength and conditioning. The purpose of the registry is to recognize coaches who have been certified as strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS^®), have demonstrated commitment to the field of strength and conditioning and wish to be identified for career advancement.

As a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach you will be able to promote yourself to potential future employers as such. You will also be recognized by the NSCA and receive a certificate to acknowledge your achievement.

Qualifications

• Current NSCA Membership and current certification as an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS^®).
• Must have a Bachelors degree in exercise science or related field to strength and conditioning as identified in the "Scientific Foundations" Domain of the CSCS® Examination Content Description. A copy of your undergraduate transcript must be submitted with the application.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Provide a photocopy of a current CPR certification (See Address/Fax below).
• Employment as a full-time strength and conditioning professional for two (2) years at a high school collegiate or professional setting or two (2) years as a graduate assistant in strength and conditioning at an institute recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Graduate Education Recognition Program.
• Affirmation signature from immediate supervisor or advisor is required (See Address/Fax below).
• You must maintain an average of 2 NSCA approved Continuing Education Units (CEU's) per year employed as a strength and conditioning professional.
• NSCA will maintain a registry of individuals that hold this distinction.
• Mentorship Program

Mentorship Program

Once recognized as a Registered Coach, you may apply to participate in our NSCA Student Assistantship Program. The NSCA provides generous stipends to several interns each year. Assistantship recipients are awarded up to $10,000 over a 12-month period and supervised by an experienced Registered Coach.

Eligibility

• In order to be eligible for participation in this program the Registered Coach must meet the following additional criteria.
• At least five years of employment as a full-time strength and conditioning coach at the high school, collegiate, or professional level.
• Current status as a NSCA Registered Coach
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Documentation of Risk Management guidelines, including pre-participation screening criteria and emergency response procedures as outlined in the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professionals’ Standards and Guidelines.

Cost

• * A one time administrative fee of $100.00 for a three-year period is due with the completed application.

The NSCA is no longer accepting paper applications. Please submit your application & payment electronically.