Strength & Conditioning Coach

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges. This position is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the University of Oregon's women's basketball program and other assigned sports. The role involves providing and implementing individualized conditioning, strength, speed, and flexibility programs for student-athletes, with a commitment to continual learning of enhanced training methods in the field. The coach is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science or related field, specializing in physical preparation of elite athletes.
Current National Strength and Conditioning Association certification (CSCS) or SCCC.
Proven experience in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of strength and conditioning to high-performance basketball athletes.
3 years of full time experience as a strength and conditioning coach working at the collegiate or professional level.
Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in exercise science or related field.
Experience working with sports performance technology to inform strength and conditioning program design.
Experience as a strength and conditioning coach for a women's basketball team within a Division I, power-4 conference.

Responsibilities

Provide and implement individualized conditioning, strength, speed, and flexibility programs for student-athletes.
Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.