Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky seeks a dynamic and creative Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and supervises work study and internship students. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to focus on in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safety and professional operation of the facility.

Requirements

BS in Kinesiology or related field.
Minimum experience of 2-3 years in field.
A current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency, for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.
Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for collegiate populations.
Strong motivational abilities.
Must know how to operate strength training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.
Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
Knowledge of current Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in‐season, off‐season, and preseason for all school‐sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research driven practices and our country's Long‐Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.
Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coaches and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new equipment, and staffing needs.
Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school’s expectations.