Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning
About The Position
This Assistant Coach for Strength & Conditioning assists the Associate Athletics Director for Strength & Conditioning in all phases of the Strength & Conditioning program at the university. This program aims to promote injury prevention and performance enhancement through the implementation of science based, sport-specific training techniques. In this role, you will: support the design and implementation of sport-specific exercise prescriptions and performance evaluation protocols; instruct student-athletes in the proper and safe techniques of several strength and conditioning activities; and counsel student-athletes in sport performance enhancement strategies. The Assistant Coach also contributes to facility maintenance and supervision. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), 10-month position. The pay for the position is $31.11/hour. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
- Knowledge of the development, implementation and administration of strength, conditioning, speed, flexibility, and sport performance testing programs.
- Current certification by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) as Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS).
- Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
- Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred in Exercise Science/Kinesiology or related field
- Previous collegiate strength and conditioning coaching experience
- USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach Certification
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of sport-specific exercise prescriptions and performance evaluation protocols.
- Instruct student-athletes in the proper and safe techniques of several strength and conditioning activities.
- Counsel student-athletes in sport performance enhancement strategies.
- Contribute to facility maintenance and supervision.
Benefits
- The pay for the position is $31.11/hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
