Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Science and Sport Performance, this role involves developing and implementing sport performance programs for assigned teams. The coach will instruct student-athletes on proper technique for various exercises and training methods, collaborate with leadership and sport coaches on logistics, and utilize performance technology. Responsibilities include implementing performance testing, adhering to policies, communicating with sports medicine and nutrition staff, managing weight room organization, and assisting with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
1 year of related collegiate sports performance experience is necessary.
Prior experience leading a team’s strength and conditioning efforts is necessary.
Professional Certification through the CSCCA or NSCA is necessary.
CPR/AED Certification is necessary.
Must be organized, detail oriented, and must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with athletics staff and student athletes.
The ability to work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends, & holidays is necessary.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.
2+ years of collegiate sports performance experience is preferred.
Prior experience leading strength and conditioning efforts for Track & Field/Cross Country is preferred.
Prior experience using athlete monitoring and testing tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sport performance programs for assigned teams under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Science and Sport Performance.
Instruct student-athletes on proper technique and execution of Olympic lifts, free weight exercises, flexibility/mobility exercises, plyometric training, agility movements, speed development, conditioning, and all other aspects of sport training for assigned sports.
Work with the Olympic Sports S&C leadership and sport coaches to organize and direct team training logistics.
Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Science and Sport Performance to understand and utilize available training and performance technology.
Implement performance testing protocols to collect objective measurements and criteria specific data for assigned sports.
Follow all Olympic Sports Performance policies and procedures.
Communicate daily and collaborate with the sports medicine staff to ensure a safe and effective training environment for each athlete.
Act as a liaison to Sports Nutrition for assigned teams.
Foster effective communication between the strength staff, sport coaches, athletes, and administration.
Assist in managing weight room organization, cleanliness, and appearance.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Science and Sport Performance and the Director of Olympic Sports S&C.