Strength and Conditioning Coach

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In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

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Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Details and Requirement:

CMS ATHLETICS

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.

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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont, CA

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Job Posting Title:

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Details and Requirement:

CMS ATHLETICS

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Strength and Conditioning Coach assesses, motivates, educates, and trains athletes with the primary goal of improving sport performance. Reporting to the Director of Strength and Conditioning, the Strength and Conditioning Coach independently oversees sport-specific testing sessions, designs and implements safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and guides athletes in nutrition and injury prevention for assigned teams. Recognizing their area of expertise is separate and distinct from the medical, dietetic, athletic training, and sports coaching fields, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists consult with and refer athletes to these professionals when appropriate.

APPROXIMATE SALARY RANGE: $59,000-64,000

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Director of Strength and Conditioning, the Strength & Conditioning Coach works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• In coordination with individual head coaches, develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for varsity athletic teams as assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning; creation and direction of sport-specific training techniques, focusing on strength and speed, quickness, and agility workouts
• Create and distribute annual strength and conditioning programs and maintain records of all programming, assessments, and attendance through an online strength and conditioning platform.
• Able to demonstrate and effectively teach exercises and drills using varied teaching methods.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, and continuous review of policies and procedures for strength and conditioning operations.
• Assist in all aspects of strength and conditioning operations, including but not limited to, student supervision, equipment maintenance and cleaning, organization of weight room and storage room.
• Collaborate with the Internal Operations and Facilities Manager on maintenance and care of facility and equipment.
• Working extensively and mutually with the athletic training staff in athlete injury prevention and aiding in the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Complete projects as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning coach, Assistant AD for Sports Medicine, Performance, and Health, and Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. Topics include but are not limited to, mental health, wellness, and nutrition.
• Supervision of student workers for the weight room and fitness room.
• Provide expertise, guidance, training, and oversight in strength and conditioning for fitness-related programming for the campus community and student population.
• Comply with all NCAA Division III rules as it pertains to strength and conditioning.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Strength and Conditioning.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience is required. Must be NSCA, CSCS or CSCCa SCCC Certified. Must maintain annual continuing education. First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification is required.

LICENSES: A valid driver’s license is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.)

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• The individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Deploy professional skills in athletics, strength & conditioning, and team building in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.

• Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of student employees. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours per week, on a variable schedule based upon the time of year and needs of the College and Athletic Department. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required; must be willing to work a flexible schedule. This is a 11-month position.

IS THIS POSITION:

On-Site Yes

Remote No

OTHER

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Harassment Prevention: Yes

Mandatory Reporter: No

Responsible Employee: Yes

Clery Training: Yes

FERPA: Yes

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular full-time, 12 month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly, the College reviews job descriptions periodically and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.

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