Daemen College-posted 3 months ago
Part-time
Amherst, NY
Educational Services

In collaboration with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach assists in developing and conducting safe and appropriate sports-specific sports performance programming for the University's intercollegiate student-athletes and teams. Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (PT/hourly) will be responsible for coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of strength & conditioning, planning and conducting workouts, and supervising the use of equipment. The role also involves monitoring the effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs, following best-practice industry standards, and assisting in educating sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific functional programming.

  • 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.
  • Provide motivation and support for the student-athletes.
  • Monitor effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and activities of intercollegiate varsity athletics.
  • Follow best-practice industry standards and guidelines regarding exercise technique, prescription, progression, and tolerance.
  • Assist in educating sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific functional programming.
  • Assist Head Strength and Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach with maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records and team/individual strength and conditioning programs.
  • Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities.
  • Operate 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.
  • Provide suggested strength and conditioning information to 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.
  • Bachelor's 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintain certification in Basic Life Support level CPR/AED.
  • Master's degree and previous collegiate sports performance experience preferred.
  • Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.
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