Intercollegiate Athletics Asst. Coach Strength & Conditioning

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for providing athletic strength and conditioning training, as well as consultation, to eighteen (18) intercollegiate athletic teams. Additionally, this position supports the Assoc. AD Sports Performance in the following areas; Scheduling the Santora Elite Training Center (Center) for team use, developing and implementing an orientation program for new student athletes, and the repair & maintenance the Center, as well as the equipment contained therein. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach reports to the Assoc. AD Sports Performance.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to be an effective problem solver.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity and demonstrated technical expertise in coaching principles.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop athletes.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Maintain CPR / AED and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years working at a Division 1 school
• 1-3 years working as a strength & conditioning coach

Responsibilities

• Providing athletic strength and conditioning training to eighteen (18) intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Providing consultation to intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Scheduling the Santora Elite Training Center for team use.
• Developing and implementing an orientation program for new student athletes.
• Repair and maintenance of the Santora Elite Training Center and its equipment.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level