POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for men and women student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential Functions:
- Oversees programming that includes Olympic lifts, functional strength and power activities, flexibility for body management, balance and coordination, quality of movement and athleticism, linear and multi-directional speed development exercises to meet the demands of the athlete's position, level, event and sport.
- Leads the team or individual student-athletes in the safe, correct, optimized and efficient execution of exercises in an effort to obtain the desired results as well as ensure the health, and mental and physical safety of the student-athlete.
- Instructs student-athletes in safe and effective spotting techniques and procedures in an effort to optimize the effects of the exercise. Instructs student-athletes in body management such as correctives, pre-habilitation, and re-generation exercises to reduce unnecessary injuries, and increase in consistency and confidence in competitive performance.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly motivated and energetic individual that is organized and has time management skills
- Must have communication skills, developing rapport with small and large groups. Has the ability to communicate vision to the team while motivating others to contribute.
- At least two years of experience is preferred in progressively responsible positions involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength training programs for men and women at the college/university level is preferred.
- Any experience in management of a health/fitness or weight training facility is preferred.
- Student-athlete experience, in any sport at the collegiate level, is preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required, Masters Preferred
Experience: 1-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Computer Skills: General office and internet skills. MicroSoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Certificates & Licenses: Member of NSCA, Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist preferred, CrossFit Level 1 preferred
Other Requirements:
- Frequent supervisory experience, First Aid/CPR certified,
Physical Demands Select from list below for each
Lift/Carry
Stand
F
Walk
F
Sit
O
Handling / Fingering
O
Reach Outward
O
Reach Above Shoulder
O
Climb
O
Crawl
O
Squat or Kneel
C
Bend
C
Push/Pull
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements: May work in loud environments, indoor and outdoors during inclement weather,
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Works is performed primarily in the weight room, in all weather conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud and moderate.
- Works in an office environment using a personal computer occasionally.
NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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