Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Football

The University of Akron•Akron, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists football and Olympic sport coaches with facility scheduling, workout design and implementation, and athlete attendance. The role involves organizing and directing workouts for football student-athletes, including flexibility, lifting technique, running technique, plyometrics, and testing/evaluation. Responsibilities also include inputting athlete testing data and updated workout information, communicating with sports medicine staff about injuries and rehabilitation, and informing potential student-athletes about the strength and conditioning program during recruiting visits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
Certification by the NSCA, CSCCa, and/or USA weightlifting.
One year experience in participation of high school, collegiate level, or professional level in strength and conditioning.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Nice To Haves

One year at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist football and Olympic sport coaches regarding facility scheduling, designing and implementing workouts and athlete attendance.
Organize and direct workouts including flexibility, lifting technique, running technique, plyometrics, testing and evaluation for football student athletes.
Input athlete testing data.
Input updated student-athlete's speed, strength and conditioning workouts.
Communicate daily with the sports medicine staff regarding athlete injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
Communicate with potential student-athletes during recruiting visits to the University of Akron campus about the speed, strength and conditioning program and facilities.