College of the Holy Cross
Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Proper techniques of strength training movements.
- Energy system development prescriptions.
- Speed and power development.
- Testing and evaluation protocols.
- Mobility and flexibility methods.
- Nutritional education.
- Collaborating with strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic training staff and athletic administration:
- Work in conjunction with athletic training staff and team physicians to promote student-athlete well-being and effective rehabilitation and treatment for injured student-athletes.
- Take part in weekly strength and conditioning staff meetings.
- Educate and collaborate with individual sport coaches regarding appropriate training load, pre-competition meals, appropriate warm ups and team cultural alignments.
- Assist coaches in communications with prospective student-athletes regarding strength and conditioning methods and practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
- 2-3 Years prior experience in strength and conditioning, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.