Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mount Saint Mary's University • Emmitsburg, MD

3d • $42,000 - $46,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with general oversight of the Strength and Conditioning Program for the university's 25 NCAA Division I sports. Team assignments based on experience and facility scheduling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)
• CPR/AED Certification
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 2+ Years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience programming and coaching for Women’s Basketball

Responsibilities

• Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes.
• Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for men's and women's sports as required.
• Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned.
• Implementation and reporting of sports science technology and software.
• Oversees strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique.
• Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches.
• Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Responsible for adhering to all department and University policies and procedures and the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Benefits

• annual leave
• holiday leave
• sick leave
• tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University
• employer-sponsored retirement contribution
• robust paid time off program

What This Job Offers

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