Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department
 

CSL ATH: Budget/Compliance

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) carries the core mission of the University to all aspects of life outside the classroom. It enriches the lives of its students, staff, and faculty and academic staff members and contributes to a vibrant, collaborative, and diverse campus community that inspires excellence and sustains the University’s culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous learning. The unit also works to support the overall well-being of students, including their health and safety. This happens in the context of a campus located in a dynamic, thriving city, in which opportunities abound for students to learn from, contribute to, and engage with their urban environment. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of promoting the interests of students in the University, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community, including Athletics & Recreation; the Office of the Bursar; Center for Leadership and Involvement; Disciplinary Affairs; International House; Office of International Affairs; Office of the University Registrar; Rockefeller Memorial Chapel; Spiritual Life; Student Centers; Student Disability Services; UChicago HELP; Student Wellness; and UChicago Dining. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary
 

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is a ten-month full-time position responsible for the design and implementation of training programs for all varsity athletic teams. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Internal Operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and implementing year-round strength training and conditioning programs for varsity teams in collaboration with head coaches.
• Monitors and directs safe and effective training programs for team and individual workouts.
• Teaches proper technique for all lifts and movement training.
• Collaborates with athletic trainers to effectively train teams and accommodate injured student-athletes.
• Supports education of student athletes regarding supplements, nutrition, sleep and other healthy living practices.
• May work with fitness center members as a personal trainer in June and July.
• Assists in all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program with a moderate level of direction. Assists in development and implementation of new wellness initiatives.
• Communicates and collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

Athletic Trainer - State of Illinois, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) - Board of Certification

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science or related field.
• Master's degree.

Experience:

• Experience working as a coach, assistant coach or intern in the field of strength and conditioning
• Prior experience in higher education

Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified in strength and conditioning by NSCA, CSCS or CSCCA.
• Must have current CPR, First Aid and AED certification.  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of and commitment to NCAA DIII rules including sports medicine best practices.  

Preferred Competences

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills: listening, verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Ability to analyze movement, make corrections, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to set annual goals and work towards achieving them.

Working Conditions

• Ten-month, full-time position.

• Requires some domestic travel. 

• Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.

• Ability to carry or lifts loads of 50 to 99 lbs.

• Ability to use computers extensively for 2 hours to 4 hours.

• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job.

• Ability to perform strenuous physical exertion at times.

• Ability to push/pull objects of 50 to 99 lbs.

• Ability to travel to various off-campus locations.

• Ability to travel to various on-campus locations.

• Ability to Use Standard Work Station Equipment.

• Ability to Use Standard Office Equipment.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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