Strength and Conditioning Coach

Edward Waters College • Jacksonville, FL

37d

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Assist the Director for Sports Performance in developing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive sports Nutrition and Wellness Program for the UNIVERSITY intercollegiate sports. The Asst. Director for Sports Performance will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. Maintain knowledge and compliance with NCAA, SIAC, and University rules, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

• Must have a Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Sports Performance and similar.
• Weight training certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS ) or (CSCCA).
• Demonstrated experience as a weight/strength coach at the collegiate level, NCAA or professional-level (a minimum of one year of experience is strongly desired).

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of professional experience in post-secondary academic advising within athletics counseling/advising, including direct experience in working with at-risk student-athletes.
• Knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental conditions of playing and practice areas in order to make recommendations regarding the safety of the student-athlete, following accepted and recommended guidelines.
• Provide education and counseling in health related matters to the student-athletes and coaches
• Experience in general maintenance and repair of a weight room.
• Knowledge of the physiological adaptations of the human body to active exercise; of teaching the safe and correct techniques in execution of weight training, speed development and conditioning.
• Ability to motivate and evaluate specific individual psychic and physical needs respectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both coaches and athletes.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-80 pounds frequently and up to 100+ pounds occasionally.
• Must stay abreast of program and design methodologies for respective sports within Athletics.
• Irregular hours, outside work, and travel from office to other locations are required on a regular basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services