Head Strength Coach

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Job Title

Head Strength Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Job Title

Head Strength Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What we want

The Head Strength Coach is responsible for the development and administration of individualized speed and strength conditioning programs for football student- athletes to optimize performance. Advises head football coach in conditioning and evaluates various components of fitness in the athletes. Assists trainers in developing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details : Supervises 1 FT Staff; Travel Required. Nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of full-time coaching at a NCAA DI school.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or SCCC (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified) /MSCC (Master Strength & Conditioning Coach). CPR/AED + First Aid certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification

Essential Duties/Tasks  

• COACHING - Designs total conditioning programs for football student-athletes (off season, pre-season and in season). Administers the pre-practice warm-up and post-practice cool down for the football team. Motivates athletes to achieve the necessary gains to be successful. Designs integrated programs of weight training, running, flexibility, plyometrics, rehabilitation and reconditioning that will meet the needs of the individual student athlete. Organizes and implements the programs workouts in an efficient and safe manner, to ensure proper training effect for student-athletes. Provides instruction for the proper technique(s) to be used when training with machines and free weights.

• SUPERVISE - Provides proper supervision in the weight room, which will ensure maximum safety for the athletes. Supervises, trains and assigns duties to Assistant Coaches for Strength and Conditioning.

• EVALUATION - Provides information to coaches which may aid in the evaluation of players performance, attitude and potential. Designs and carries out testing programs to evaluate athletes for the various components of fitness stressed. Makes available basic information to professional scouts that may assist in evaluation of players. Maintains training equipment, insuring proper function and safety.

• RECRUITING - Assists team coaches in recruiting student-athletes by providing an interesting and enthusiastic explanation of the conditioning program.

• MEDIA & COLLABORATION - Gives an intelligent and professional appearance for the media that will provide favorable exposure to the program and to Texas A&M University. Maintains a good working relationship with other departments of the University; i.e. Health & Kinesiology.

• COMPLIANCE - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

_ Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. _

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.