Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning – Athletics – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Athletics is searching for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Carnegie Mellon has a world-renowned reputation with core values that reflect its commitment to hiring and retaining individuals with a diversity of talents, perspectives and experiences. A national research university, Carnegie Mellon is a member of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports program. Applicant will work with a variety of sports and should have a working knowledge of basic weight training, plyometric, and speed development exercises. This is a full-time, 10-month position from August through May, with off-months in the summer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
CSCS or CSCCA certification required
Successful Background Check
Child Protection Clearances
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
1-3 years of experience preferred and/or 1,000 hours of experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning program
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct coaching and implementation of specialized strength and conditioning programs for Softball, Men’s soccer, Men’s basketball, and Men’s/Women’s Golf and Tennis
Collaborate across multi-sport programs to provide high level assistance for Football, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s/Women’s Cross Country
Lead the daily organization, calibration, and execution of Hawkin Dynamic force plate testing across our athlete population
Participate in the management of the graduate and undergraduate internship program through the University of Pittsburgh
Maintain proactive communication with Sport Coaches of assigned teams
Foster a collaborative environment with Athletic Trainers to ensure safe and effective training for rehabilitating athletes
Serve as a key stakeholder in the Sport Performance Team’s holistic development model
Collaborate, design, and distribute summer training manuals to all student athletes
Execute performance profiling for student-athletes of assigned teams to evaluate power, speed, fitness, strength, and agility
Maintain and review weight room equipment and inventory
Support the Department of Athletics in event operations, contributing to the management of various home and special events
Teach a weight training course in the Physical Education Program
Ability to work outside normal business hours and on weekends
Other duties as assigned