West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Description
West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Teach proper resistance and exercise training techniques.
- Design, implement, and monitor strength and conditioning programs (strength, power, speed, and agility) to meet the needs of each athletic team.
- Motivate athletes and coaches to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance.
- Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and implement emergency medical procedures as needed.
- Keep updated on current strength and conditioning research through membership to appropriate professional organizations and attendance at professional conferences
- Achieve and maintain professional certification(s) with continuing education. requirements such as the CSCS credential offered through the NSCA Certification Commission.
- Assist in the general upkeep of the strength and conditioning facilities and equipment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Two years of experience in a college weight room setting.
- CPR/AED certification.
- Eligibility to complete nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification exam within six months.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.