Asst Strength & Cond Coach

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing and administering strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s athletic teams at Temple University. Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will design and implement programs to improve the athletic performance of student-athletes. In addition to sports performance, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will be required to implement programs for injury prevention, via corrective exercise protocols. The Assistant Coach works alongside the Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance and the athletic training staff to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of all student-athletes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
• At least two years related post-undergraduate experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Strength and Conditioning coach at the Division I collegiate level
• Demonstrated experience supervising the physical conditioning, weight-training and nutritional education of student-athletes
• Prior experience instructing and coaching proper techniques of mobility, plyometrics, speed, agility, explosive and traditional lifting, core training and metabolic conditioning
• Demonstrated experience working with coaches in developing sport specific programs
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of Strength and Conditioning best practices
• Knowledge of physical conditioning, weight-training and weight/ dietary programs of student-athletes
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic administration
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse student population
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Strong integrity and character and must share a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University rules

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Developing and administering strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s athletic teams
• Design and implement programs to improve the athletic performance of student-athletes
• Implement programs for injury prevention, via corrective exercise protocols
• Works alongside the Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance and the athletic training staff to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of all student-athletes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees