Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach – Olympic Sports

The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs for teams assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning-Olympic Sports. Specific sport assignments include Olympic sports.
• Design, implement and conduct sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for student-athletes including individualized, comprehensive and year-round programs.
• Supervise and instruct student-athletes and coaches in all aspects of weight training, conditioning and nutrition.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletic training staff on the overall conditioning, rehabilitation and welfare of student-athletes.
• Design and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs.
• Oversee general activities in weight room and assist other staff members as needed. Supervise weight room facilities to insure a safe and functional environment.
• Maintain inventory of nutritional products for the assigned weight room.
• Travel with teams as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Strength and Conditioning coaching, preferably at the NCAA Autonomy (Power 5) level.
• Maintain certifications - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
• Maintain first aid, AED and CPR certification.
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.