Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This position is full-time and will operate in a split capacity between JMU ROTC and JMU Athletics. This position would work with a JMU Olympic Sport Program as well as the Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and would assist the departments with cross-coverage as needed.

Requirements

Must have appropriate certifications (CSCCA/ SCCC or NSCA/ CSCS) and CPR/ AED certification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in health-related field (kinesiology, health behavior sciences, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the Athletic Department and Department of Military Science
Previous experience working with tactical and collegiate athletic populations
Demonstrated commitment to advanced continuing education

Responsibilities

Communication with coaching staffs and direct supervisors to ensure that training is sport-specific for assigned athletic teams.
Performance evaluations for formal feedback.
Design, implement, and oversee periodized strength, conditioning, and mobility programs aligned with Army ROTC physical readiness requirements.
Prepare cadets for Army Physical Fitness Test (AFT) and Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) standards and other military-specific physical demands (ruck marching, load carriage, tactical fitness, and endurance).
Conduct baseline, mid-cycle, and post-program assessments to evaluate strength, power, endurance, mobility, and injury risk.
Modify training plans based on cadet performance data, training phases, and seasonal ROTC requirements.
Communication with support staff members regarding fitness levels for specific assigned teams.
Communication and education with student-athletes to ensure that they understand expectations of the weight room for safety purposes, warm-up and cooldown protocols, and recovery techniques.
Performance meetings with Integrated Health and Sports Performance teams to ensure care is being designed properly for student-athletes from a physical and mental standpoint. Will attend department meetings (S&C and IH&SP) to continually align standards of all support staff members.
Work with over 300 Army and Air Force cadets on development of strength and conditioning programming.
Lead and supervise individual and group training sessions in strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and endurance.
Modify exercises for injured student-athletes and cadets.
Athletics Specific Duties and Army and Air Force ROTC Specific Duties as assigned
Ensure Memorial and Convocation Center training facilities are safe, clean, and organized at all times.
Oversee proper use, setup, and breakdown of training equipment.
Identify equipment needs and communicate maintenance or replacement concerns to appropriate staff.
Take initiative to continuously improve the ROTC physical training program and JMU Athletics training program.
Build positive working relationships with cadets, cadre, athletics staff, and university staff.
Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability consistent with university, Army and Air Force ROTC, and athletics standards.
Maintain appropriate certifications and stay current with best practices in strength and conditioning.
Work with the kinesiology program at JMU and other S&C coaches on recruitment, training, education (safety and weightlifting principles) for all students/ volunteers, etc.