Job Details

Salary:

Salary Range: $3,813.33 - $3,835.32 per month

Note: This position includes full benefits. This is a full-time, exempt position. Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director Strength & Conditioning, the incumbent will be responsible to assist with the daily operations of the strength and conditioning program for varsity student-athletes; provide proper supervision and instruction on safe equipment usage; conduct fitness evaluations; assist in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for a variety of men's and women's athletic teams and individual athletes as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director Strength & Conditioning which includes: supervision and teaching progression, resistance, cardiovascular, speed, explosive/plyometric, flexibility and body control, secondary injury rehabilitation, record keeping and monitoring progress; prepare presentations for clinics and strength camps; design off-season and summer workout booklets utilizing excel and other computer software; assist staff with weekly scheduling of teams and facility use; and act as competent mentor for yearly interns and graduate assistants.

Position Summary:

• Assist with supervision of volunteer assistants
• Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of the year-round strength program for men's and women's intercollegiate sports (as assigned), which includes:
  • Supervision and teaching progression
  • Resistance
  • Cardiovascular
  • Speed
  • Explosive/plyometric
  • Flexibility and body control
  • Secondary injury rehabilitation
  • Recordkeeping and monitoring progress
• Assist the staff with scheduling of teams for sport
• Specialization in strength development
• Preparation and presentation for clinics and strength camps as required
• Conduct periodic fitness evaluations
• Assure that all activities are operated in compliance with NCAA, Conference and university rules and regulations
• Work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration and the public
• Other duties as assigned by the Director Strength and Conditioning Coach

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of teaching and implementing Olympic lifts and exercise prescriptions
• Ability to:
  • Understand the importance of cleanliness of facility and safety when dealing with blood borne pathogens and skin contact
  • Show enthusiasm and a positive attitude on a daily basis
  • Effectively communicate with strength staff, administrators and student-athletes
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and project a professional attitude
• A history of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations
• Open minded and receptive towards new ideas and information

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise science or related field
• Minimum of one 3 years of experience or equivalent in strength and conditioning of student athletes
• CSCCA or CSCS accredited National Certification as required by NCAA regulations
• Experience and demonstrated ability in the design and implementation of safe and effective strength programs for a variety of sports

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree in kinesiology exercise science concentration
• Experience working within a Division I college institution
• Leadership experience and management skills