Strength and Conditioning Specialist (0081667T)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a safe and effective strength and conditioning program to reduce injuries and improve performance for all assigned sports. Provides in season, off season and preseason strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports. Completes and distributes summer programs to assigned sports. Programs must include strength training, conditioning, nutrition, pre testing, illustrations, diagrams and performance goals for the summer training cycle. Works closely with coaches to develop team and individual programs based on the latest techniques in assigned sports. Coordinates staff coverage and provides daily supervision of student-athletes and student assistants in the weight room. Maintains all strength and conditioning equipment through normal maintenance and cleaning. Instructs and provides information concerning strength training which includes nutritional counseling, rehabilitation training, and individual strength programs. Educates student-athletes about the risks involved on the use of illegal drugs and alcohol. If needed, student-athlete will be referred to counseling and treatment referral services. Keeps abreast of new techniques, methods and practices to consistently ensure and maintain that the strength and conditioning program meets standards. Develops and provides physical skills testing for student-athletes of assigned sports. Communicates with Certified Athletic Trainers regularly regarding team training, injuries and rehabilitation. Works closely with the Certified Athletic Trainers to modify training programs to accommodate student-athletes in rehabilitation. Ensures all equipment are safe for training and repair equipment as need. Ensures coaches, students and student athletes are following weight room safety protocols when in the facility. Ensures all policies and rules with regards to UH and NCAA compliance are enforced. Ensures proper supervision for all teams, rehab session, and KRS course training in the facility are provided. Implements daily responsibilities and assignments for GSA's and Interns. Communicates regularly with the Director of Strength and Conditioning regarding the facility, scheduling, teams, KRS courses and GSAs. Manages all purchasing requests and reimbursements for the department. Liaison to the Sports Scientist to collaborate new technology, baseline testing and implementation. Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority. Works a flexible schedule (work on weekends, nights and holidays as needed) to accommodate teams, sporting events, and recruits visiting campus. Travels with teams as required. Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act. Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai'i policies. Maintains collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the Athletics Department. Knows, recognizes and complies with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai'i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in exercise science or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for intercollegiate athletics strength and conditioning programming; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the field of athletics strength and conditioning programs.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with athletics strength and conditioning programs.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
Valid certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) or Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC).
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays during athletic related scheduled events and practices.
Ability to travel with the team as required.
Valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations in the areas relating to strength and conditioning.
Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques associated with intercollegiate strength and conditioning.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Exercise Science or related field
United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAW) certification.
Ability to understand and work effectively in Hawaii's multi-cultural society.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and monitoring a safe and effective strength and conditioning program to reduce injuries and improve performance for all assigned sports.
Providing in season, off season and preseason strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports.
Completing and distributing summer programs to assigned sports, including strength training, conditioning, nutrition, pre testing, illustrations, diagrams and performance goals.
Working closely with coaches to develop team and individual programs based on the latest techniques in assigned sports.
Coordinating staff coverage and providing daily supervision of student-athletes and student assistants in the weight room.
Maintaining all strength and conditioning equipment through normal maintenance and cleaning.
Instructing and providing information concerning strength training, including nutritional counseling, rehabilitation training, and individual strength programs.
Educating student-athletes about the risks involved on the use of illegal drugs and alcohol, and referring them to counseling and treatment referral services if needed.
Keeping abreast of new techniques, methods and practices to ensure the strength and conditioning program meets standards.
Developing and providing physical skills testing for student-athletes of assigned sports.
Communicating with Certified Athletic Trainers regularly regarding team training, injuries and rehabilitation.
Working closely with Certified Athletic Trainers to modify training programs to accommodate student-athletes in rehabilitation.
Ensuring all equipment is safe for training and repairing equipment as needed.
Ensuring coaches, students and student athletes are following weight room safety protocols.
Ensuring all policies and rules with regards to UH and NCAA compliance are enforced.
Ensuring proper supervision for all teams, rehab sessions, and KRS course training in the facility.
Implementing daily responsibilities and assignments for GSA's and Interns.
Communicating regularly with the Director of Strength and Conditioning regarding the facility, scheduling, teams, KRS courses and GSAs.
Managing all purchasing requests and reimbursements for the department.
Serving as Liaison to the Sports Scientist to collaborate on new technology, baseline testing and implementation.
Promoting and maintaining an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
Working a flexible schedule (work on weekends, nights and holidays as needed) to accommodate teams, sporting events, and recruits visiting campus.
Traveling with teams as required.
Performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
Maintaining confidentiality of information, files and records in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai'i policies.
Maintaining collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the Athletics Department.
Complying with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai'i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences.
Immediately advising the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations have occurred or will occur.
Performing other duties as assigned.