Head Coach - Strength & Conditioning

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach provides a year-round, comprehensive strength and conditioning program design and implementation for student-athletes, including strength training, injury prevention, and general conditioning. This role requires positive leadership, collaborative skills, and a demonstrated desire to cultivate relationships. The coach must be able to solve problems, make decisions, and prioritize tasks effectively, while possessing strong managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree
Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or certification from an equivalent national strength and conditioning governing body
CPR/AED First Aid Certification required
Ability to implement department and University mission and vision through positive leadership, collaborative skills and demonstrated desire to cultivate relationships.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions and prioritize ongoing and new tasks.
Strong managerial, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and coaching student-athletes during workouts to maintain safe, positive, and effective sessions.
Instructing and demonstrating safe lifting techniques during sessions.
Oversight of fitness equipment/facilities in the Student Center.
Communicating with the Athletic Training Staff to stay up to date on injury limitations or the individual needs of a student-athlete.
Assisting with following Return to Play protocols.
Coordinating with head coaches to establish weight room schedules for all varsity athletic teams.
Assisting in team building, culture communication, and upholding student-athlete code of conduct standards.
Establishing and maintaining a safe and functional weight room.
Determining facility hours during in-session and semester break periods.
Performing minor repairs to fitness equipment as needed.
Coordinating with third-party equipment providers for equipment maintenance and repairs.
Identifying potential improvements to facility and facility operations.
Management and professional development of Volunteer/Intern Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Mountain East Conference, University, and Department of Athletics rules and policies.