Assistant Baseball/Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

EXPIRED

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for assisting the head strength & conditioning coach with the organization and management of an athletic department-wide strength and conditioning program. This includes the design and implementation of year-round sport-specific training programs for Alfred University intercollegiate 28 athletic teams comprised of approximately 600 student-athletes. The Assistant will have certain team assignments. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will effectively train groups of student-athletes on techniques to improve functional strength, fitness, speed, agility, and flexibility. The coach must be able to motivate athletes and instill competitiveness while functioning in a team environment. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will collaborate with sport coaches and athletic trainers to ensure that student-athlete strength and conditioning training programs meet the goals of the team and individual.

The responsibilities of this position are assigned as follows: Assistant Baseball Coach (50%) and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (50%).

Salary: $49,464.80, 10-month position, 35 hours per week

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for assisting the head strength & conditioning coach with the organization and management of an athletic department-wide strength and conditioning program. This includes the design and implementation of year-round sport-specific training programs for Alfred University intercollegiate 28 athletic teams comprised of approximately 600 student-athletes. The Assistant will have certain team assignments. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will effectively train groups of student-athletes on techniques to improve functional strength, fitness, speed, agility, and flexibility. The coach must be able to motivate athletes and instill competitiveness while functioning in a team environment. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will collaborate with sport coaches and athletic trainers to ensure that student-athlete strength and conditioning training programs meet the goals of the team and individual.

The responsibilities of this position are assigned as follows: Assistant Baseball Coach (50%) and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (50%).

Salary: $49,464.80, 10-month position, 35 hours per week

Essential Functions: Apply Now

- Teaching & Coaching: - Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment - Provide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differences - Assist in the development of strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport of baseball to best prepare the team and individuals for competition - Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team and individual ability - Assist in the development and implementation of a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic department - Reinforce appropriate conduct to students and staff that brings credit to the team and Alfred University - Design and implement sport-specific strength training programs for teams while using technology to assist with tracking of workouts - Emphasize programming on injury prevention and functional performance enhancement of student-athletes - Design and implement sport-specific speed and agility programs, as needed by applicable teams - Implement testing methods, based on current literature, to assess strength and fitness levels of athletes at appropriate times - Demonstrate and monitor proper exercise techniques that will be utilized in the strength and conditioning program, including but not limited to, Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement functional skills, flexibility, and conditioning - Collaborate with AU athletic training staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodate injured student-athletes to facilitate return-to-play - Educate student-athletes on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery, and other healthy living aspects - Maintain an environment in the Varsity Strength & Conditioning Center that is marked by the highest priority on safety, attention to detail, respect for all, commitment to improving, and teamwork - Advising: - ​​​​​​​ Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes - Set high standards of ethical and moral conduct - Reinforce academic success as a priority - Monitor academic progress through communication with the head coach and associate director of athletics - Encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with their advisor, faculty, dean, and other areas of academic support - Assist in monitoring eligibility of student-athletes - Recruiting: - ​​​​​​​Under the direction of the head coach implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alfred University’s mission - Cultivate a recruiting network - Assist in maintaining the department’s recruiting contact management system - Recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University students - Maintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospects - Be knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processes - Assist the head coach in meeting recruiting goals - Assist in ensuring the Varsity Strength & Conditioning Room is organized and presentable - Professional Development: - ​​​​​​​Maintain active membership in professional sport and strength & conditioning organizations - Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities - Participate in department professional development seminars - Civic Engagement: - ​​​​​​​ Promote the sport in area communities - Establish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media) - Program Management: - ​​​​​​​Comply with institutional and departmental policies - Be knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA, Empire 8, and other affiliate organizations’ rules and regulations - Supervise graduate assistants and student workers - Work collaboratively with department staff - Manage applicable equipment, uniforms, and facilities - Assist in the general maintenance of the Varsity Strength & Conditioning Center - Maintain professional coach-athlete relationships - Develop a positive relationship with alumni and parents of current and prospective student-athletes Other Duties & Responsibilities: - Assist with department initiatives - Support and assist in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s lives - Support and assist in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students - Maintain a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience - Maintain a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment - Participate in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols - Effective written and oral communication skills - Contribute to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Formal Education: - ​​​​​​​ Bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree is preferred with preference in education, health science, exercise science, sport management, or related field - At the time of employment, required to have current SCCC certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or CSCA through the National Strength and Conditioning Association - Required CPR/First Aid/AED certification - Experience: - ​​​​​​​ A minimum of four years as a collegiate baseball student-athlete and/or coach is required - Demonstrated successful recruiting and retention of student-athletes, preferably at NCAA Division III, is required - Must have a minimum of two years of strength and conditioning experience - Additional Knowledge/Skills: - ​​​​​​​ Proven organizational skills as well as a recognizable commitment to student growth and academic achievement - An overall knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required - The successful applicant must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and have a commitment to teamwork - Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position - First Aid, AED, and CPR certification is required by the start date - The candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position requires physical activity and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate proper exercise techniques and verbally instruct student-athletes in functional movement and sport-specific exercises.

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position requires the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings, offices, and athletic facilities located on the campus and competition sites. The campus is in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.

About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836.“We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

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