Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for leading and guiding the athletic strength and conditioning program in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with NCAA and ASC regulations. The Coach provides leadership for a program that contributes to the holistic development of students. The Coach coordinates the strength and conditioning program for all sports in cooperation with the head coaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the strength and conditioning program based on proven Christian integrity and ethics consistent with the University Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Oversee the daily operations and the development of the strength and conditioning program.
• Provide professional education, programming, training, support, and resources that enhance the performance of the University's athletic department including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.
• Provide strength and conditioning related training and supervision of athletics staff, part-time graduate employees, athletic trainers and athletic training students. Provide student-athletes with guidance and proper training techniques.
• Establish, enforce, and follow University, NCAA, and ASC policies and procedures directly related to strength and conditioning best practices. Comply with all NCAA and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations regarding strength and conditioning and best practices. Must report any known NCAA/ASC violations to the appropriate personnel at the University
• Work directly with the Athletic Training Staff related to the care, safety, and overall welfare of the student-athletes including but not limited to the prevention, management, evaluation, education, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Effectively communicate with athletic training staff, coaches, and student-athletes regarding injuries and student-athlete status.
• Maintain weight room facilities, supplies, and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Certificates and Licenses - Must maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the University. Must be certified with CPR-AED. Must have National Strength Coach Certification (CSCCA and/or NSCA is preferred).
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University.
• Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook software.