Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance

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Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance

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Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance

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2024052EP

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| Classification Title | Asst Strength Coach | | Working Title | Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance | | Classification Code | 8200 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 13 - Counseling of Students | | EWU Position Number | E99186 | | CUPA Code | 13.01 - General Education | | FLSA | Exempt - Teaching | | Bargaining Unit | | | % Full Time | 100 | | Salary / Wage Range | AE - BSKY | | Salary Information |
The salary for this position is $39,000. | | Anticipated Start Date | July 1, 2024 | | Term of Appointment | 12 months per year | | Location | Cheney Campus | | County | Spokane | | Project Description | | | Project Duration | | | Background Check | Yes - Both | | Responsible HR User | Caren Lincoln | | Responsible HR User Email address | mbrown163@ewu.edu, clincoln@ewu.edu |

Position Details

| Job Summary |
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance.

This position will be housed in the athletic department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance. This position will work as an Associate Assistant with the Director of Football Performance and also work with several of the 14 Division I sport offerings as assigned by supervisor. It is the responsibility of the Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance to collaborate with their supervisor to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of the Athletic Performance Program. This includes the education and monitoring of assigned sport teams while working within a shared facility. This position will work closely with the Physical Education department, equipment staff, sports medicine staff, classified staff, and with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups. This position may provide input to their supervisor in evaluating all aspects of the program as it relates to the student-athletes. The position will be encouraged to provide insight into possible improvements that can be made for all.

It is the responsibility of the Associate Director of Football Speed and Performance to inform and educate the assigned sport staffs about all policies and procedures integral to strength and conditioning, while also collaborating with the assigned Athletic Training staff to thoroughly communicate about the coverage plan and emergency medical procedures for on and off-season conditioning and lifting.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $39,000. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben...

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

This recruitment will close to further applications at midnight on 06/09/2024. | | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
Travel will be required a minimum of ten (10) nights per year for various conferences and athletic events.

Applicants must be able to maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules, regulations and policies.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment

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Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra.... | | Physical Demands |
Contact Michael Brown in Human Resource Services at mbrown163@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands. | | Pre-Placement Physical | No | | Hearing Test | No | | Medical Monitoring Post Hire | No | | Protective Equipment |
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed. | | Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. - 2 years of experience working in collegiate Strength & Conditioning or a related area. - 3 – 5 years working in a related field. - Possess one of the two following certifications: - 1. CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) – National Strength & Conditioning Association - 2. SCCC (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified) – Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Association

• First Aid/CPR/AED certified within the first 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity. | | Preferred Qualifications |
  
• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• 1 – 3 years of collegiate experience working as a strength coach at the NCAA Division I level.
• Prior experience working with a strength & conditioning program in the Big Sky Conference or commensurate experience.
• Prior experience working with a collegiate football team.
• Posses one of the following certifications:
  • 1. USAW – Level 1
  • 2. FMS – Level 1

| | Other Skills and Abilities | | | Work Schedule Type | Regular | | Work Schedule |
Travel will be required a minimum of ten (10) nights per year for various conferences and athletic events. Position will also require evening and weekend hours for working various athletic events. | | Posting Date | 06/03/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | No | | Closing Date | 06/09/2024 | | Screening to Begin | Immediately | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

4. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |

Job Duties

| % of Time | 80 | | Responsibility / Duty |
ASSIST WITH THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

• Design, Implementation, and Supervision for Athletic Performance Programs in designated sports.
• Facilitate learning of proper lifting, spotting and safety techniques.
• Keep current records of all student-athletes that are training on a quarterly basis.
• Develop communication system and schedule with the Athletic Training Staff member assigned to each sport for updates on a student-athletes ability to train/injuries.
• Assist in the development of summer and off-season programs for designated sports. Keep accurate records and supervision.
• Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas to the Head Coach.
• Meet with Head Coaches of designated sports to assess needs and assist in planning programs. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules as they apply to training athletic teams and individuals – both in-season and out-of-season. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Learn and research team and individual conditioning specific training & activities. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Supervise any graduate assistants, work-study students, and/or student volunteers. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Other Duties as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form 2. Other Document #1 3. Other Document #2

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