Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

Job Title:

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Summary:

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will report to the Senior Associate Strength and
Conditioning Coach with final oversight from the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic
Performance. This coach will be an integral part of the preparation of our student-athletes for
participation and will develop and gain experience through research-based training modalities
aimed at injury prevention, performance preparation and the physical, psychological and
cognitive development of our student-athletes. The position is responsible for designing,
implementing, conducting, and monitoring sports performance programs for assigned teams.

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

● Design and implement sports performance programs for assigned teams

● Communicate and collaborate with sport coaches and support staff to meet the various

needs of student-athletes on assigned teams

● Develop recovery and wellness programs to support performance goals in conjunction

with staff in other team support areas

● Work to collect and monitor assessment data and performance, wellness, and readiness

metrics relevant to each team’s programs

● Communicate and assist Sports Medicine with rehabilitation of sports related injuries to

student-athletes and return to play progressions

● Assist in scheduling teams and monitoring the Salquist Performance Center.

● Perform all duties in compliance with NCAA, WCC, and University rules and regulations

● Conduct a professional standard in the weight room, provide oversight of lifts and

coaching of exercises

● Complete routine and daily cleaning of the facility to ensure a safe and clean environment

for lifts

● Ability to provide student athletes with nutrition and supplementation education

compliant with NCAA rules and regulations

● Conduct season or year end analysis of assigned sports progress throughout the

season/year

● The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

individuals. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.

● CPR/AED Certified

● Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification

● Minimum of 2-3 years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional

level

● Strong organizational and communication skills

● Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace, with a variety of teams, coaches,

sports medicine and nutrition professionals, and support staff

● Familiarity with sports science technology to monitor athlete training and wellness

● Professional demeanor and high standard of ethics and integrity pertaining to collegiate

athletics

Preferred Qualifications:

● Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or

related field

● 3-5 years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional level

● Demonstrated experience training elite collegiate-level student-athletes and wide range of

sports

● Demonstrated experience running systems that collect, track, and analyze athlete data to

enhance sports performance programs

● Additional relevant certifications (e.g. USAW, FRC, etc)

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$65,000-$70,000 annualized; commensurate with experience.

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