Director of Strength and Conditioning

EXPIRED

Functional Title : Director of Strength & Conditioning
Classification: Salary - Exempt
Division: Athletics
Department: Strength
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Primary Function: Direct, develop and oversee the institution’s Athletics Strength & Conditioning program.

Major Duties:

• Develop, organize, and implement year-round strength & conditioning programs for LCU student-athletes including proper lifting techniques, speed development, plyometrics, nutrition, injury rehabilitation (in conjunction with Athletic Training), and recovery methods.
• Conduct and monitor all aspects of the program in accordance with the rules and policies established by Lubbock Christian University, the Lone Star Conference, and the NCAA.
• Communicate regularly and consistently with coaching and athletic training staff regarding pertinent details related to the strength & conditioning program.
• Direct the testing and evaluation of student-athletes on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a computer training database with information regarding each team as well as specific student-athletes.
• Counsel student-athletes on basics of nutrition for health and wellness, training, competition, recovery, hydrations, travel, and supplementation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized weight room.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes as requested.

Functional Title : Director of Strength & Conditioning
Classification: Salary - Exempt
Division: Athletics
Department: Strength
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Primary Function: Direct, develop and oversee the institution’s Athletics Strength & Conditioning program.

Major Duties:

• Develop, organize, and implement year-round strength & conditioning programs for LCU student-athletes including proper lifting techniques, speed development, plyometrics, nutrition, injury rehabilitation (in conjunction with Athletic Training), and recovery methods.
• Conduct and monitor all aspects of the program in accordance with the rules and policies established by Lubbock Christian University, the Lone Star Conference, and the NCAA.
• Communicate regularly and consistently with coaching and athletic training staff regarding pertinent details related to the strength & conditioning program.
• Direct the testing and evaluation of student-athletes on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a computer training database with information regarding each team as well as specific student-athletes.
• Counsel student-athletes on basics of nutrition for health and wellness, training, competition, recovery, hydrations, travel, and supplementation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized weight room.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
• Willingness to undertake innovative approaches.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population.
• Ability to perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to listen critically.
• Certification through a nationally recognized strength & conditioning program as defined by the NCAA.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Multiple years of experience working within athletics in a 4-year collegiate environment

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
• Required to regularly sit and stand.
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
• Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
• Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.
• Work evenings and weekends.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.