Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Claremont McKenna College•Claremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach assesses, motivates, educates, and trains athletes with the primary goal of improving sport performance. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach manages sport-specific testing sessions, implements safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and guides athletes in injury prevention for assigned teams. Recognizing their area of expertise is separate and distinct from the medical, dietetic, athletic training, and sports coaching fields, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists consult with and refer athletes to these professionals when appropriate. Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
Must be NSCA CSCS, or CSCCa SCCC Certified.
Must maintain annual continuing education.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.
A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.
Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
Deploy professional skills in athletics, strength and conditioning, and team building, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate, and inspire a highly diverse group of student employees.
Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of tasks.
Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software such as Teambuildr or other software.
Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

In coordination with individual head coaches and with the guidance and supervision of the Director of Strength & Conditioning, develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for varsity athletic teams as assigned; create and direct sport-specific training techniques, focusing on strength and speed, quickness, and agility workouts.
Distribute annual strength and conditioning programs and maintain records of all programming, assessments, and attendance through an online strength and conditioning platform.
Demonstrate and effectively teach exercises and drills using varied teaching methods.
Assist in all aspects of strength and conditioning operations, including but not limited to student supervision, equipment maintenance and cleaning, and organization of the weight room and storage room.
Work extensively and mutually with the athletic training staff in athlete injury prevention and aid in the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
Complete projects as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Performance, & Health, and Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. Topics include, but are not limited to, mental health, wellness, and nutrition.
Provide expertise, guidance, training, and oversight in strength and conditioning for fitness-related programming for the campus community and student population.
Comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, CMS Athletics, and the SCIAC.
Report any violations or concerns to the CMS Compliance Department.
Remain in good standing of all required training and certifications, including but not limited to concussion management, mental health resources, and sexual violence prevention.
Represent the CMS Athletic Department and Strength and Conditioning Department positively within the SCIAC, regionally, and nationally.
Other duties assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.