Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning

EXPIRED

Description

Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all facets of strength and conditioning program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on strength and conditioning skills and techniques, educating on strength and conditioning rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. During period of appointment, this position will report to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, and will be assigned to Football plus additional sports.

Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities 70%:

• Assist in designing, instructing and supervising student athletes in the following:
• Proper techniques of strength training movements
• Energy system development prescriptions
• Speed and power development
• Testing and evaluation protocols
• Mobility and flexibility methods
• Nutritional education

Description

Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all facets of strength and conditioning program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on strength and conditioning skills and techniques, educating on strength and conditioning rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. During period of appointment, this position will report to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, and will be assigned to Football plus additional sports.

Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities 70%:

• Assist in designing, instructing and supervising student athletes in the following:
• Proper techniques of strength training movements
• Energy system development prescriptions
• Speed and power development
• Testing and evaluation protocols
• Mobility and flexibility methods
• Nutritional education

Secondary responsibilities (30%)

• Collaborating with strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic training staff and athletic administration:
• Work in conjunction with athletic training staff and team physicians to promote student-athlete well-being and effective rehabilitation and treatment for injured student-athletes
• Take part in weekly strength and conditioning staff meetings.
• Educate and collaborate with individual sport coaches regarding appropriate training load, pre-competition meals, appropriate warm ups and team cultural alignments
• Assist coaches in communications with prospective student-athletes regarding strength and conditioning methods and practices
• Assist in the training and supervision of student interns and fellows
• Create and maintain proper records and databases
• Assist in all operations and maintenance of strength and conditioning equipment
• Assist in all facets of nutrition station maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required 
• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
• 2-3 Years prior experience in strength and conditioning, preferably at the collegiate level
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Core Competencies

• Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College’s mission:
• Relationship building skills; understanding the importance of empathy and service in the engagement with all members of the community
• Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel, work on nights and weekends.
• Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
• Strong teamwork and team facilitation 
• Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
• Understands, values and respects diversity and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees.  The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: 

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available) 
• Condensed summer 4-day work week 
• Tuition & Education benefits 
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities 
• Generous paid time off 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. 

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. 

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity. 

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.