Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Daemen University • Amherst, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of strength & conditioning; Assist in planning workouts, conducting workouts, and supervising use of equipment. Provides motivation and support for the student-athletes; Monitor effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and activities of intercollegiate varsity athletics in collaboration with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine staff and sport coaches. Follow best-practice industry standards and guidelines regarding exercise technique, prescription, progression, and tolerance utilizing all appropriate and available safety mechanisms. Assist in educating sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning and sport-specific functional programming to prevent injuries and optimize sports performance. Assist Head Strength and Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach with maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records and team / individual strength and conditioning programs via a file system and or subscription-based electronic software package (e.g. TrainHeroic). Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities. Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, and the ECC. Assist in ensuring all fitness and sports performance equipment are functioning properly. Assist in providing suggested strength and conditioning information to Daemen University community, including information on proper use of athletic conditioning equipment as needed. Maintains professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements set forth by the respective credentialing body (e.g. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)) and or the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance or related field.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply a 'team' approach to the delivery of student-athletic health care.
• Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulation for driving underwriting criteria.
• Previous experience coaching at a high level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Possess and maintain a national strength and conditioning certification that meets NCAA legislation (e.g., NSCA - CSCS, CSCCA - SCCC or MSCC).
• Adhere to established professional ethics / conduct codes as outlined by the specific professional strength and conditioning certification organization.
• Maintain certification in Basic Life Support level CPR/ AED.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree.
• Previous collegiate sports performance experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the instruction of student-athletes in strength & conditioning.
• Assist in planning and conducting workouts.
• Supervise use of equipment.
• Provide motivation and support for student-athletes.
• Monitor effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and activities.
• Follow best-practice industry standards and guidelines regarding exercise technique, prescription, progression, and tolerance.
• Educate sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific functional programming.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records and team/individual strength and conditioning programs.
• Follow established emergency action plans for athletic facilities.
• Operate the program under the rules and regulations of the College, NCAA, and ECC.
• Assist in ensuring all fitness and sports performance equipment are functioning properly.
• Provide suggested strength and conditioning information to the Daemen University community.
• Maintain professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

What This Job Offers

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