Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Athletic Scheduling Coordinator

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Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Performance, Health and Wellness, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Athletic Scheduling Coordinator will assist in the training and motivation of student-athletes to maximize their potential for athletic performance and injury prevention. The Assistant S/C Coach/ Athletic Scheduling Coordinator will, in conjunction with coaches and athletic trainers, organize and design strength, power, speed, agility and flexibility programs for assigned sports; maintain safety, hygiene, and efficiency of the Fitness Center; create and supervise schedules and team workouts. This position will also be responsible for assisting in the supervision, staffing and management of the campus fitness center and be involved with all campus wellness directives assigned by the Assoc Ad for Performance, Health and Wellness. Additionally, the position will have oversight of the athletic scheduling for the Athletic Department. This role will coordinate, reserve and manage all athletic scheduling of our facilities for team practices, games and athletic events.

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Performance, Health and Wellness, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Athletic Scheduling Coordinator will assist in the training and motivation of student-athletes to maximize their potential for athletic performance and injury prevention. The Assistant S/C Coach/ Athletic Scheduling Coordinator will, in conjunction with coaches and athletic trainers, organize and design strength, power, speed, agility and flexibility programs for assigned sports; maintain safety, hygiene, and efficiency of the Fitness Center; create and supervise schedules and team workouts. This position will also be responsible for assisting in the supervision, staffing and management of the campus fitness center and be involved with all campus wellness directives assigned by the Assoc Ad for Performance, Health and Wellness. Additionally, the position will have oversight of the athletic scheduling for the Athletic Department. This role will coordinate, reserve and manage all athletic scheduling of our facilities for team practices, games and athletic events.

Position Responsibilities

• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
• Develop and implement sport specific, scientifically based strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
• Have the knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of the NCAA and any conferences of which Eastern University is a member.
• Work cooperatively with coaches and the Sports Medicine staff to plan, organize, implement and supervise successful year-round sport-specific strength training and conditioning programs.
• Stay abreast of all current trends, breakthroughs and developments in the science of nutrition, speed, strength, and conditioning.
• Assist varsity student-athletes with rehabilitation programs prescribed and designed by physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers from the Sports Medicine staff.
• Prepare reports for coaches on progress and testing.
• Assist with the supervision and training of all interns and work study staff as it pertains to the areas of strength and conditioning and fitness center day to day operations.
• Evaluate the needs of the fitness center and make recommendations on the replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and act as direct supervisor to all personnel and cover training sessions when the Director is unavailable.
• Participate in required continuing education and certification programs to fulfill national certification; attends conventions, conferences, and clinics consistent with Department and University policies.
• Present information at various meetings, seminars and special events.
• The Athletic Scheduling Coordinator will have oversight of the Athletic Calendar and will report, input, manage and update all practices, games and events to both the Director of Athletics and the Conferences Office at Eastern.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Problem Solving:
• Must have the ability to be creative with staffing, budgeting and other unique issues relative to Division III.

• Must have the skill to work with a variety of student-athletes and reach the goal of making them better as people first, and athletes second

• Communication:

• Must have very strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must!

• Complexity of Tasks:

• Must have a working understanding of strength and conditioning equipment with the ability to do minor repairs when necessary.

• Leadership Skills:

• Must have the credibility to convince coaches, staff and students that the prescribed work is safe, effective and achievable.

• A strong self image and high confidence levels are a must.

• Initiative/Creativity:

• Because some student-athletes are less enthused about strength and condition work, our coach will need to take the initiative at times to get all athletes involved and committed

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.