ICA Strength Coach - Assistant
About The Position
Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Strength Coach – Assistant to join their team. Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in Exercise Science or a related field and 2 years of full time coaching or internship experience.
- CSCS certification through National Strength and Conditioning Association or SCCC through the CSCCA.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- 1 year of coaching or internship experience at the NCAA level.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and assist with Olympic Sports programs and the day-to-day operation of the performance training facility as required by the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports.
- Teach proper execution, techniques and safety for all lifts and movement drills.
- This position will prioritize teaching and coaching sessions in the weight room for assigned teams and will work with teams on the field or court as schedules permit.
- Effectively motivate athletes to achieve the maximum potential in all areas of performance.
- Communicate and work in partnership with athletic trainers, mental health providers and sports dieticians to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the overall health wellbeing and student athlete experience.
- Implement and enforce all ICA rules, policies and procedures with regard to the Strength and Conditioning department.
- Must be flexible to work irregular hours.
- Must effectively work, write, speak, present, and communicate with staff, administrators and other coaches in the athletic department.
- Travel with assigned teams may occur as directed by the Director of Strength and Conditioning and may include international travel with assigned teams.
- Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.
- The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.
- As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Benefits
- Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
- Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
