Strength and Conditioning Coach

Assist in all aspects of design, development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of strength and conditioning programs to teams as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director, Strength & Conditioning Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in fields related to exercise or health sciences.
• Minimum of one year of full time professional experience as a credentialed strength and conditioning coach in a Division 1, 2, or 3 intercollegiate or professional program.
• Demonstrated credentials and membership in nationally recognized strength and conditioning organization (NSCA or CSCCa).
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and teaching of strength training and conditioning theory and technique.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach speed, agility and flexibility training.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic nutritional guidelines as they pertain to athletic development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify strengths and deficiencies in student athletes’ technical and physical execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide proper instruction, supervision, and motivation to all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with head coaches to incorporate desired and specific goals into overall strength & conditioning plan.
• Provide testing, training and progress reports to coaches and supervisor (as required).
• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of strength training facilities.
• Work closely with the athletic training staff to help improve injury prevention and facilitate rehabilitation.
• Assist with administrative aspects of the Strength & Conditioning Department.
• Ensure a safe and productive working environment, enforcing all codes of conduct.
• Teach and demonstrate proper lifting techniques for various forms of strength training.