Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Title: Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Employee Classification: AC

Pay Grade: AC 11

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: IA Strength and Conditioning

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Assist the Head Coach with teaching and counseling student athletes in physical strength conditioning techniques and supervise an athletic conditioning regimen. Assist the Head Coach in directing/supervising activities and scheduling the weight training room.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Provide specialized strength conditioning counsel to intercollegiate sports coaches and student-athletes on the proper methods of weight training.
• Develop and coordinate programs that will assist the student-athlete in developing overall physical strength.
• Provide motivational encouragement, counsel, and supervision to student-athletes to reach conditioning goal levels.
• Organize and schedule the weight room for intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with developing off-season conditioning programs.
• Manage Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required.
Certification in strength training through a nationally recognized certification program is required.
Previous experience in intercollegiate weight training and conditioning programs is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in intercollegiate weight training and conditioning programs is desirable.

Appointment Percentage:

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