Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will directly supervise the performance training program of assigned teams. The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of cadet-athletes, assist cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Department (AWPAD) cadet-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designing yearly sports performance program for primary teams to include strength, speed, and conditioning.
• Oversee the analytics to include Polar, Forcedeck analysis, Norbord, wellness questionnaires, and performance testing.
• Maintain all information on cadets-athletes.
• Working in collaboration with all High-Performance units, develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan for the cadet-athletes that optimizes the impact on the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly training reports.
• Collaborate with nutritionist on nutritional strategies.
• Design strength and conditioning protocols for injured athletes.
• Travel with primary team for all away competitions.
• This position frequently communicates with cadet-athletes, coaches and staff who have questions related to proper technique and plans for physical development. Must be able to exchange accurate information with cadets, coaches and staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• SCCC through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or CSCS Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience coaching at the collegiate or professional sports team levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Must have exceptional skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge and willingness to follow NCAA, USMA, Patriot League and other governing bodies’ rules.
• Demonstrate good judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond quickly and deal successfully under pressure. Leads by example with high personal expectations, character, and appropriate advocacy for the department.