Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

In consultation with the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/ Certified Athletic Trainer, this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. This position also works with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Certified Athletic Trainer in maintaining the fitness center, overseeing assigned student employees, and establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

The Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach assists in devising training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, and maintains athlete records. The Certified Strength and Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine areas of improvement that athletes need to focus. This position works in cooperation with the sports medicine staff and adheres to all activity restrictions/modification set forth.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in‐season, off‐season, and pre‐season for all school‐sanctioned athletic programs in a manner that reflects research‐driven practices.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches
• Conduct an annual needs‐analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the University’s values and expectations.
• Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous/secondary responsibilities that are sometimes involved in this job:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification in Strength and Conditioning.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming for college athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.