Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning

Augustana University invites applications for an Assistant Coach for Strength & Conditioning. This is a full-time, 12-month position within our Athletic Department that provides administrative, instructional, academic and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Coach.

Duties:

• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of strength and conditioning program.
• Adhere to all NCAA and Conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.
• Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.
• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.
• Test student-athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement.
• Design training strategies for injury prevention and improve sport specific performance.
• Maintain accurate strength and conditioning records.
• Instruct, educate, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques.
• Instruct, educate, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques
• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.

Qualifications:

• A BS/BA in exercise science or a health-related field and hold CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must maintain certification through a nationally recognized strength and conditioning program.
• Must maintain current certification in CPR and AED.
• Experience in the field of Sports Performance with student-athletes in a collegiate setting.