Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Palm Beach Atlantic University•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Assistant Coach of Strength and Conditioning delivers high-quality programs that support student athletes in their pursuit of competitive greatness. This role tracks, monitors, and reports performance data to enhance athletic performance. The assistant coach motivates and challenges student athletes to safely achieve their goals and reach their full potential. This is a full-time, 10-month position. About Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Christ-first institution located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida, within a vibrant and globally connected metropolitan area. PBA competes in 18 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and is committed to excellence in athletics, academics, and spiritual formation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related field required.
Professional Certification in CSCS required.
1+ years’ experience working with athletes across a variety of sports, preferred in collegiate setting.
Ability to work non-routine hours regularly during the academic year.
Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

USAW certification, preferred.
prior coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads assigned sport teams through physical training.
Assists the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in the delivery of strength and power training; speed, agility, movement, and recovery sessions involving individual, small, and large groups.
Communicates and works in partnership with athletic trainers to provide an integrated program of injury prevention, reconditioning, and performance training.
Modifies and adapts programs to meet the unique needs of athletes in various sports, ensuring peak performance during each competitive season.
Teaches and corrects technique for various movements and drills.
Supports the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in design of strength and conditioning program.
Supervises proper implementation of program by sport coaches and student-athletes.
Tracks, monitors, and reports performance data to assess the progress and development of student-athlete performance.
Works in conjunction with sport coaches and athletic training staff to ensure the overall wellbeing of the student-athletes.
Provides hands-on coaching during training sessions, ensuring proper technique and form to reduce the risk of injury.
Offers consistent motivation and challenges student-athletes to achieve more than they thought possible.
Creates a supportive and positive environment that encourages discipline, work ethic, and teamwork.
Ensures that all strength and conditioning equipment is used safely and properly.
Adheres to established safety protocols and best practices to minimize the risk of injury during training.
Assists in disinfecting, cleaning, and enhancing the overall function of the RAC weightroom.
Adheres to all budgetary guidelines, as well as University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and NCAA rules and regulations.
Attends mandatory compliance and departmental meetings as scheduled.
Follows all facilities and operations budgetary guidelines, as well as University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and NCAA rules and regulations.