Assistant Strength Coach, Baseball

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Strength Coach is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring speed, strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance. Ability to coach both male and female athletes. Should be familiar with body composition evaluation computerized program development and record keeping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified) /MSCC (Master Strength & Conditioning Coach).
• CPR/AED + First Aid certifications.
• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification.
• One year of full-time collegiate strength and conditioning coaching, teaching or programming experience.
• Three years of full-time collegiate Strength and Conditioning coaching, teaching, or programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes team training sessions to ensure proper training and safety of athletes.
• Teaches strength training exercises, techniques and progressions.
• Performs Olympic style lifting, squatting and related exercises.
• Designs and implements total training program for various sports and activities.
• Teaches Plyometric exercise, techniques and progressions.
• Oversees conditioning activities that are specific to the need of the athlete as well as meeting the demands of the sport.
• Conducts performance testing and analyzes data in conjunction with Sports Science staff.
• Maintains training equipment, insuring proper function and safety.
• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Maintains awareness of and supports the initiatives of the Athletics Department.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

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