Strength and Conditioning Coach

Lane College, NCAA Division II, located in Jackson, Tennessee invites applicants for the position of Strength and Conditioning Coach. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Lane College is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).

Responsibilities:

• Utilization and understanding of the NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Designs and implements strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices and our country's Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
• Works in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitates a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Designs and implements policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Develops systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Conducts an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required (Master's Degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years experience required, preferably on the NCAA collegiate level.
• Must be First Aid, AED, and CPR certified.
• Must meet all licensing requirements as required by the NCAA, including certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs.