Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach reports directly to the Athletics Director and coordinates and implements all necessary aspects of the Strength Program within the guidelines of the Athletics Department, the University, and NCAA rules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enables men and women student-athletes to perform to their physical potential in their sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training programs.
• Develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes; manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.
• Directing appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warm ups, and working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contests.
• Analyze and teach the fundamental skills of strength and conditioning.
• Assist with developing strength programs for all sports.
• Implement necessary safety measures in the weight room while conducting strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist with setting weight room schedules for various teams.
• Collaborate with sports coaches to develop and implement individualized strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes of assigned teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A proven record of integrity, high principles, and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.