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Asst Director of Strength & Conditioning/Asst Weightlifting Coach 

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.   | | Category | Athletics   | | Exempt/Non-Exempt | Exempt   | | Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time   | | Description |

*POSITION START DATE IS 1-2-2024

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning/Assistant Weightlifting Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for entrusted sports, with three major goals: reducing probability of injury in sport, improving athletic performance by devising training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervising training sessions, evaluating athletes, and maintaining athlete records. In addition, the selected candidate will meet regularly with sport coaches and athletic training staff to ensure an open line of communication is maintained. Lastly, the position is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for reinforcing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility and its student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

| Title |

Asst Director of Strength & Conditioning/Asst Weightlifting Coach 

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.   | | Category | Athletics   | Apply Now

| Exempt/Non-Exempt | Exempt   | | Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time   | | Description |

*POSITION START DATE IS 1-2-2024

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning/Assistant Weightlifting Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for entrusted sports, with three major goals: reducing probability of injury in sport, improving athletic performance by devising training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervising training sessions, evaluating athletes, and maintaining athlete records. In addition, the selected candidate will meet regularly with sport coaches and athletic training staff to ensure an open line of communication is maintained. Lastly, the position is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility, and for reinforcing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility and its student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under supervision of the Director of Strength & Conditioning, develop and monitor strength and conditioning programs for any assigned athletic teams

2. Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.

3. Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.

4. Implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.

5. Maintain systems for tracking student-athlete attendance and progress in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning Department’s policies and sport coaches.

6. Conduct an annual needs-analysis for entrusted teams in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.

7. Reinforce expectations for student-athlete conduct that mirror the expectations of Mars Hill University and the Strength & Conditioning Department for curricular and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the University’s Student Code of Conduct and Strength & Conditioning Department Policies and Procedures manual.

8. Assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning in any additional tasks, as needed.

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Qualifications: 

1. BS in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.

2. Currently holds a nationally accredited certification. (NSCA, CSCCa)

3. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.

4. Previous experience at the collegiate, high school, or professional level.

5. Strong motivational abilities and eagerness to learn.

6. Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the community.

7. Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

  | | Open Date | 11/20/2023   | | EOE Statement | In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Jennie Matthews
Office of Human Resources
Box 6664
Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC 28754 828 689-1197
828 689-1256 Fax
jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.   | | | |

This position is currently accepting applications.

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