Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$31•Onsite

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.

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.