Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach coaches and instructs strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on instruction through weight room and facility training, as well as classroom training using video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 20% involves working alongside coaching staff and completing administrative duties. The coach develops yearlong training cycles for UNF athletic teams in conjunction with sport coaching staff and the Strength and Conditioning Coach, and works with sports medicine staff on rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation programs. The role also assists with recruiting, routine sports-program operations, and supervision of volunteers and student assistants. The position reports to the Head Coach and requires a background check; it may also require a credit check. The incumbent is designated as a Responsible Employee under Title IX and as a Campus Security Authority, with related reporting and training obligations. The incumbent is responsible for following applicable NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference, and UNF rules and reporting violations.

Requirements

Master's or bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Follow NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference, and UNF regulations and report violations to UNF Athletic Compliance.
Complete a background check; a credit check may also be required.

Responsibilities

Assist in coaching and instructing student-athletes in proper strength and conditioning techniques and decision-making.
Perform routine daily responsibilities related to operation of the sports program, including computer data entry, record keeping, and NCAA compliance logs.
Assist in recruiting acceptable student-athletes for the UNF athletic program.
Perform other duties as prescribed by the head coach, potentially including clinic participation, scheduling, overseeing equipment needs, and overseeing part-time staff.
Adhere to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, and report known NCAA violations in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
Develop yearlong training cycles for all UNF athletic teams in conjunction with sport coaching staff goals and the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Work with sports medicine staff to develop and monitor rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
Assist in supervising volunteers, student assistants, and others as applicable.
Fulfill Title IX Responsible Employee reporting obligations for allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse.
Report crimes or incidents that might be crimes to the University Police Department as a Campus Security Authority.
Complete required Campus Security Authority training.