Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

Augustana University • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant or Part-Time - Strength and Conditioning. This position is intended to provide on-the-job learning experiences for college graduates interested in pursuing a career in various areas of intercollegiate athletics. This reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The position will provide support for day-to-day strength and conditioning operations and game day preparation. If you are interested in continuing your education, this position can be considered as a Graduate Assistant position which comes with tuition benefits. Additionally, this position will be afforded the opportunity to gain experience in coaching, other Strength and Conditioning coaching related activities. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a college Strength & Conditioning Program.
• Proficient in Google Platform.
• Ability to work on deadline and manage several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative self-starter with ability to exhibit diplomacy and tact while protecting confidentiality.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Former student-athlete.
• Previous strength and conditioning internship experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a health-related field and hold or be working towards CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification.
• Social media experience.
• Acceptance into an Augustana graduate studies program (if this position is a Graduate Assistant position only).
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of strength and conditioning program.
• Instruct, educate, and supervise all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques.
• Implement and monitor safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for intercollegiate teams.
• Test student-athletes to evaluate performance level and desired areas of improvement.
• Design training strategies for injury prevention and improve sport specific performance.
• Maintain accurate strength and conditioning records.
• Run all social media platforms with appropriate athletic dept staff within brand guidelines.
• Adhere to all NCAA and Conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.
• Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for Graduate Assistant position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree