Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003338)

The Athletic Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach position. The incumbent will report to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and is responsible for providing comprehensive strength and conditioning services to their assigned teams. Responsibilities include assisting in the daily operations of the weight training facility, designing programs for injury prevention and rehabilitation in conjunction with athletic trainers.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

Assists the head strength coach in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for student athletes. Assists in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injured student-athletes. Adheres to University policies. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules. Assists the head strength coach in the maintenance and repair of all existing equipment. Assists the head strength coach in employing coaching modalities to meet the team and individual needs. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort 

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003338)

The Athletic Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach position. The incumbent will report to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and is responsible for providing comprehensive strength and conditioning services to their assigned teams. Responsibilities include assisting in the daily operations of the weight training facility, designing programs for injury prevention and rehabilitation in conjunction with athletic trainers.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

Assists the head strength coach in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for student athletes. Assists in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injured student-athletes. Adheres to University policies. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules. Assists the head strength coach in the maintenance and repair of all existing equipment. Assists the head strength coach in employing coaching modalities to meet the team and individual needs. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort 

Heavy lifting, supervision of athletes. Incumbent will lift heavy objects, stand or walk most of the day, spot highly trained athletes and demonstrate lifting techniques.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Coach.Assistant II

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University. NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC certification required.

Work Schedule Varies

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

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