Assistant Director/Strength & Conditioning Coach (Olympic Sports)

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

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About The Position

This position will assist the Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports/Director in all aspects of strength, conditioning, and movement for student-athletes at Mississippi State University. Salary Grade : UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in all aspects of training for Olympic sports; teach/coach and instruct proper training techniques. Develop, implement, supervise, measure, and monitor all facets of human performance programs for the assigned sport teams to include o Sport specific minded, team based, and individualized periodized annual performance plans o Scientifically validated assessments for monitoring development and injury risk stratification Maintain an open line of communication with the other members of the strength staff, athletic training, nutrition, sport psychology, and sport coaches. Anticipate potential risks of injury and implement emergency medical actions or procedures when necessary Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the weight room; Be available to meet with recruits as requested by sport coaches. Occasional Team Travel Perform special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD/Strength and Conditioning Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for volunteer and professional internship Olympic Sport coaches o Oversee recruiting, hiring, and evaluation of volunteer and paid intern strength coaches Assist in purchasing and vendor relationships of the weight rooms on campus Manage inventory responsibilities of the weight room (s) on campus Coordinate continuing education efforts and opportunities for strength and conditioning staff Willing and able to work unconventional hours/days Ensure the strength and conditioning staff and department complies with NCAA, SEC, and University rules and regulations. This position may have supervisory responsibility for graduate assistants, interns, and student workers. The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field with three (3) years of experience as a full time strength coach in a Collegiate or Professional setting.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC Certification.
Demonstrate knowledge of program design for a variety of sports
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professionalism in dealing with coaches and student-athletes
Working knowledge of computers and technology is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to foster a cooperative environment
Ability to critically assess, utilize, and troubleshoot various forms of weight room technology
Ability to build vendor relationships

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field (i.e., Strength & Conditioning/Exercise Science/Kinesiology)
four (4) or more years of experience as a strength coach in a Collegiate or Professional setting.
Experience overseeing interns or mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of training for Olympic sports; teach/coach and instruct proper training techniques.
Develop, implement, supervise, measure, and monitor all facets of human performance programs for the assigned sport teams to include o Sport specific minded, team based, and individualized periodized annual performance plans o Scientifically validated assessments for monitoring development and injury risk stratification
Maintain an open line of communication with the other members of the strength staff, athletic training, nutrition, sport psychology, and sport coaches.
Anticipate potential risks of injury and implement emergency medical actions or procedures when necessary
Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the weight room;
Be available to meet with recruits as requested by sport coaches.
Occasional Team Travel
Perform special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD/Strength and Conditioning
Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for volunteer and professional internship Olympic Sport coaches o Oversee recruiting, hiring, and evaluation of volunteer and paid intern strength coaches
Assist in purchasing and vendor relationships of the weight rooms on campus
Manage inventory responsibilities of the weight room (s) on campus
Coordinate continuing education efforts and opportunities for strength and conditioning staff
Willing and able to work unconventional hours/days
Ensure the strength and conditioning staff and department complies with NCAA, SEC, and University rules and regulations.
This position may have supervisory responsibility for graduate assistants, interns, and student workers.