Strength and Conditioning Associate

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Position Title:

Strength and Conditioning Associate

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking hard working, responsible, motivated candidates for an entry-level, associate position supporting the strength and conditioning program. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning and will be exposed to professional aspects of collegiate athletics strength activities in a progressive learning mode. The Associate will work primarily with the NCAADivision I women's basketball program and may serve other sports as necessary. Sample duties include:

• Lead strength, agility, and conditioning workouts as designed by the director to help athletic performance excel (weight lifting sessions, conditioning, warm ups, cool downs).
• Teach and demonstrate proper techniques and safety, conduct performance testing, and help motivate athletes.
• Attend practices to observe, run drills, and operate Catapult.
• Capture data (ie: Catapult, Force Plate), prepare performance reports on student-athletes, and assist in analyzing the data to add value.
• Work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine professionals and Coaching staff.

Position Title:

Strength and Conditioning Associate

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking hard working, responsible, motivated candidates for an entry-level, associate position supporting the strength and conditioning program. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning and will be exposed to professional aspects of collegiate athletics strength activities in a progressive learning mode. The Associate will work primarily with the NCAADivision I women's basketball program and may serve other sports as necessary. Sample duties include:

• Lead strength, agility, and conditioning workouts as designed by the director to help athletic performance excel (weight lifting sessions, conditioning, warm ups, cool downs).
• Teach and demonstrate proper techniques and safety, conduct performance testing, and help motivate athletes.
• Attend practices to observe, run drills, and operate Catapult.
• Capture data (ie: Catapult, Force Plate), prepare performance reports on student-athletes, and assist in analyzing the data to add value.
• Work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine professionals and Coaching staff.
• Assist in organization, safety, and sanitation of assigned weight room.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, and coaches.
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, andNCAA.

The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge related to S&C; good database and analytical skills; and strong teaching, motivational, and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Must be available and flexible to work evenings and/or weekends at all assigned practices and workouts.

Candidates will be required to have and maintain current certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program in accordance withNCAArequirements.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Position Details : Structured similar to a post-grad internship. Hourly pay (approx. $2,200/month) plus overtime pay; receives vacation/sick time off; full benefits package.

Term of Appointment : six months, July 2024- December 2024

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa.

CPR/AEDand First Aid certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience with strength and conditioning for competitive athletes.

Strength and conditioning services that supported collegiate or professional women's basketball.

Experience with GPS and Force Plate technology.

Proposed Start Date:

July 1, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 work related references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

May 16, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 22, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14723