Ashland University
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Description
Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.
Responsibilities:
- The assistant coach will be assigned to numerous teams and will direct and oversee their strength and conditioning programs.
- This position will help evaluate student-athletes and teams in all areas of strength and conditioning.
- Working in concert with the head strength and conditioning coach and the athletic training staff this position will work to educate student-athletes in areas such as nutrition, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, mental health and overall well-being.
- Under the direction of the head strength and conditioning coach this position will help supervise weight room facilities in Kates Gymnasium and the Troop Center.
- This position will help make regular checks of the facilities and be involved in ordering equipment and in the upkeep and evaluation of current equipment.
- The position requires being current with trends and general practices in strength and conditioning.
- The position will attend workshops, clinics and forums in an effort to stay current in the field.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree preferred.
- Applicants must have CSCS certification and CPR/AED certification.
- Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Applicants should have the ability to work with student-athletes and coaches in a one-on-one setting and be comfortable speaking to groups of various sizes.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations along with GMAC rules and regulations is required.
- The ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires some travel and non-traditional hours.