Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

25

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

Job Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

25

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

Athletic Performance (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:    Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Part-time Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning.  This position will assist the head coach to develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the Strength and Conditioning program; assist in developing and executing strategies for the physical preparedness of student-athletes for highly visible regional and national competition; and assist in organizing and directing all aspects of the Strength and Conditioning program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations. 
• Ensuring that all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including, but not limited to, player eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. 
• Responsible for the program design, organization, and implementation of Strength and Conditioning activities as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. 
• Assist in collective departmental and individual record keeping for all programming, testing, and student-athlete assessments.
• Establishing and maintaining professional interdepartmental relationships within intercollegiate athletics and academic programs. 
• Assisting in the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment.
• Assist in directing and managing recruiting efforts as solicited by members of respective sport assignments.
• Assist in designing and implementing off-season training programs for student-athletes.
• Assist in all fundraising needs for the department.
• Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes.
• Assist with collaborating and maintaining continuing education programs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Functional supervision is exercised over Graduate Assistants and undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Interns. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field. 
• CSCS and/or SCCC Certified.
• Collegiate strength and conditioning graduate assistantship/internship experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Willingness to travel, including nights and weekends, with programs as requested.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified.
• Three years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate level or higher.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside but include outside seasonal activities.
• Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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