Osceola Magic Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Orlando Magic•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a seasonal role that will have a start date in September and run through the end of the Osceola Magic season. The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for the physical and mental preparation of the Osceola Magic basketball team, including all strength and conditioning programing. Will work in conjunction with the performance staff in rehabilitation of athlete injuries, reconditioning, monitoring, and the health maintenance of all players.

Requirements

Four-year degree in sports science related field or equivalent work experience.
4+ years of strength and conditioning experience.
Must be NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Ability to work all games for the Osceola Magic Season
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
Position will be required to be active, coach on feet, will be able to demonstrate and perform numerous exercises in both a guided warm up capacity and in the gym and weight room during strength and conditioning sessions
Capability to lift in excess of 70 pounds

Responsibilities

Direct and work in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer, Coaches, and Front Office staff on day to day to player improvement and planning
Implementation of individualized measured physical preparation programs for each player while considering positional demands, organizational goals, and physical attributes
Implement and supervise strength and conditioning workouts in season
Provide proper instruction and demonstration of all training techniques
Ongoing evaluation and assessments of each player to establish training goals in relation to strength, power, flexibility, movement efficiency, speed, quickness, and overall conditioning
Communicate, educate, and explain your rationale for programming to each player
Communicate, educate, and explain all programming goals, rationale, and plans to staff
Provide group updates and reports on all players as asked by General Manager
Utilization of sports technology and athlete monitoring tools
Collaborate daily with other medical staff members on the overall status of each player, maintenance considerations, and aid in the creation of injury limiting strategies
Lead the rehabilitation of injuries and oversee player physical maintenance during acute and long-term injuries
Oversee end stage rehabilitation of injuries including the programming for return to training, return to play, and return to performance for basketball
Responsible for overseeing player activation and warm-up sessions during practice, shoot-arounds, and during games
Responsible for the physical maintenance of all players who are not seeing consistent playing time in games
Aid in the design of active and non-active recovery plans
Assist in the promotion of healthy eating habits and engaging in our performance nutrition program
Aid in the monitoring of weight management plans
Order/provide daily food, workout drinks, shakes, etc. for pre/post practice and games
Travel with the team during the regular season and playoffs
Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and organization of the Magic gym space and equipment
All other duties as assigned.