Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

2d • $44,948 - $48,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position with limited benefits. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and safety requirement of strength and conditioning training to include, but not limited to, teaching techniques and safety measures for student-athletes.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine personnel.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Must be certified in order to adequately conduct workout sessions as governed by NCAA guidelines.
• Must possess a nationally recognized certification such as CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCa).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.
• Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent).
• All applicants must apply using the new online application system.
• The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and supervision of individual and group strength, conditioning, and fitness training programs for men and women student-athletes participating in the University’s intercollegiate athletics program.
• Support the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in promoting athletic performance, injury prevention, and compliance with NCAA and institutional standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level