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Description
The primary and most important responsibility of a coach is instructing student-athletes. Reporting to the Director of Strength & Conditioning, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties with the approval of the Director of Strength & Conditioning:
- Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in‐season, off‐season, and pre‐season for all assigned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research‐driven practices and a positive athlete experience
- Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA /CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
- Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the university’s expectations for curricular and extra‐curricular activities, as stated in the school’s Student Code of Conduct.
- Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
- Conduct an annual needs‐analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
- Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete evaluation and progress.
Education/Experience:
- BS in Kinesiology or related field.
- Experience in teaching and performing strength training techniques.
- Experience working with student athletes, colleagues and the public.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.