Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning
About The Position
The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach develops, implements, and manages individual and group strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in Emory & Henry College’s intercollegiate athletics program, under the supervision of the Director of Strength & Conditioning. The role also supports the ongoing development of the strength and conditioning program and management of the Gibson Fitness Center. The coach develops sport-specific training to help student-athletes reach their physical potential, assesses conditioning and progress, teaches proper exercise technique, and supports injury prevention and return-to-competition training in coordination with sports medicine or athletic training personnel. The position includes administrative duties, collaboration with coaching staff, recruiting support, and compliance with applicable athletic and professional standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education.
- At least 1 year of strength and conditioning coaching experience.
- Current NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or CSCCA Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC); continuing education requirements must be maintained.
- Current CPR/First Aid certifications, maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to coach, teach, train, and mentor student-athletes, with knowledge of athletic development and performance enhancement.
- Professional conduct and ability to work as a supportive team member in the Athletics Department.
- Working knowledge of various computer systems and programs.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Strength and conditioning coaching experience in collegiate athletics.
- Experience as a collegiate athlete.
- Knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with people from other cultures or backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning with the continued improvement and growth of the strength and conditioning program and management of the Gibson Fitness Center and its users.
- Develop and manage individual and group performance training programs, including strength, flexibility and mobility, speed, power, plyometric, and related training modalities.
- Evaluate student-athletes’ physical conditioning and tailor programs to sport-specific and individual needs.
- Demonstrate exercises and correct athletes’ performance mistakes.
- Maintain current records of programming, testing, and assessments for assigned teams and athletes.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, daily upkeep, integrity, and record keeping in the Fitness Center.
- Assist with fundraising programs and events.
- Attend and participate in weekly educational and professional development meetings.
- Assist with on-campus recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes as directed by the supervisor.
- Monitor athlete development and provide ongoing assessments of progress.
- Teach injury-prevention methods and direct appropriate pre- and post-training and, where applicable, pre- and post-game preparation and warm-ups.
- Coordinate with qualified sports medicine or athletic training personnel on return-to-competition training programs for injured athletes.
- Meet regularly with assigned teams’ coaching staff to discuss training plans and updates concerning practices, personnel, or competitions.
- Comply with NCAA, South Atlantic Conference, Emory & Henry College, and Athletics Department rules, standards, requirements, and policies.
- Follow the best practices and standards of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
