Assistant Coach

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

762020

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

762020

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Working Title

Assistant Coach

Job Title

Assistant Coach 1

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Strength and Conditioning

Job Purpose

Coach, teach, motivate and supervise strength and conditioning workouts of more than 300 student-athletes under the oversight of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Director of Athletic Performance.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Responsible for assisting in the coaching, teaching, motivation, and supervision of workouts of student-athletes in a 14-sport Division I athletics program. Assists in program design of sport specific workouts for student-athletes. Leads conditioning drills for selected sports teams. Instructs student-athletes in the correct and safe training techniques for strength training. Assists in the general maintenance of the Athletic Performance Center and associated equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science fitness and wellness or related field from an accredited institution. One year of experience (full-time and/or graduate assistantship) involving exercise prescription to improve athletic performance. Certification by a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program, such as the

NSCA

or

CSCCA

, or be able to obtain certification upon hire and further maintain such certification. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Effective computer skills. Knowledge of and commitment to adhere to

NCAA

and

OVC

rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures. Coaching philosophy complementary to that of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Director of Athletic Performance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Strength and conditioning experience directly with a football program or with multiple sport programs.

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. | | Benefits Information |
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 05/22/2024 | | Screening Date | 06/01/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. List of References 4. Transcripts Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents 3. Licenses/Certs

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science fitness and wellness or a related field from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least one year of experience (full-time and/or graduate assistantship) involving exercise prescription to improve athletic performance?

   • Yes
   • No

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