Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Part-time)

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$10,880 - $12,800•Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this seat will be part of the dynamic team responsible for training the athletic department’s 800-900 varsity athletes in a professional and effective manner. The seat does not have leadership and management responsibilities over employees. This position will report to the Head S&C coach and also the Football S&C Coach.

Requirements

At least 1 year of S&C coaching experience (private sector, high-school or NCAA setting).
Bachelor's degree required.
CSCS (NSCA) or SCCC (CSCCa) certification required (or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire date).
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook etc.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors.
Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Frequently required to stand, walk, jog, sit, speak loudly, and demonstrate exercises and drills.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with football preferred.
Masters preferred.
USAW certification preferred.
Experience with S&C technology (Teambuildr or similar software, force plates, timing gates etc.).

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the strength and conditioning of assigned teams.
Assess and test individual athletes and understand and evaluate the demands of the sport, and the needs of each assigned team including different position or event groups.
Design and implement appropriate training programs that will reduce the likelihood of injury, improve strength, and increase athletic ability.
Adhere to all institution, athletic dept, RMAC (or other conference leadership) and NCAA rules.
Exhibit effective communication skills and work collectively within the S&C dept. to improve weight room processes, practices, and policies.
Exhibit effective communication skills and work collectively sports coaches and the athletic trainers.
Administrative duties (internship oversight, fundraising, record keeping etc.).
Other duties as assigned by the Head S&C Coach.