Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a

PPO

Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through

VSP

, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial,

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First Section

Who We Are

At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a

PPO

Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through

VSP

, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial,

TIAA

403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (

STA

) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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Position Title

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Posting Number

S2376P

Department

Strength & Conditioning

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies and is dependent on department need.

This is a 10 month position.

Employment Status

Regular

Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date

Hours per Week

40

Months per Year

10

Job Purpose

To plan, implement, administer, and supervise the strength and conditioning program for assigned Gonzaga University varsity athletic teams.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $55,000 annually.

The internal full salary range is $54,465 – $73,688.

Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

54465

Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

64076

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

73688

Essential Functions

| Essential Function Category Title | Strength and Conditioning | | % of time for section | 60% | | Function Details |
- Serve as the primary strength and conditioning coach for assigned sports that are subject to change on a yearly basis. - Develop, implement, and supervise approved comprehensive strength and conditioning programs to optimize student-athlete performance. - Work closely with the coaching staff to understand performance goals and expectations of their student-athletes. - Work closely with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Health and Performance Trainer to ensure strength and conditioning programs align with treatment plans for injured student-athletes. - Provide individual, small group and team instruction related to strength and conditioning activities. - Works in coordination with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Health and Performance to identify facility and program needs and initiate and develop plans and projects to meet those needs. - Assists with student-athlete nutrition education and monitoring as directed by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Health and Performance and third-party vendor. - Ensures adequate maintenance and appearance of all areas under supervision and ensures equipment is maintained at all times. - Ensures all operations are conducted with safety as the first priority, in accordance to the University’s safety policies and procedures. - Supervise open weight room times during normal business hours when there are no team trainings scheduled. |

| Essential Function Category Title | Administration | | % of time for section | 30% | | Function Details |
- Participates in the on-campus recruitment activities of prospective student-athletes as requested. - Ensures the completion of administrative tasks and functions. - Participate in leadership training and team-building activities as requested. - Coordinate with coaching staffs, strength & conditioning coaches and relevant support staff for the purposes of scheduling workouts, meetings and education. - Annually participate in Title IX training. - Maintain required licenses and certifications. |

| Essential Function Category Title | Compliance | | % of time for section | 5% | | Function Details |
- Employees of Gonzaga University’s Athletic Department must comply with all NCAA rules and regulations, and acknowledge this compliance as part of an evaluation process. |

Other Functions

| Other Functions |
- Other tasks as requested by the Department. |

University Competencies

| University Work Values |
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice

• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes

Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership

• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community

Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity

• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential

Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds

Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology

• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life

Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability

• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards |

Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required

| Degree Required | Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience | | Certifications and/or Licensures required |
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire - CSCS Certification | | Knowledge Required | Expert in field | | Years Experience Required | 1-2.99 years | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Two (2) years of professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Demonstrated success in program development, training and supervision. - Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse university, community and athletic department environment. - Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulation. - Strong communication skills to effectively work with a diverse work force and student-athlete population. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to motivate student athletes. - Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and detail-oriented. - Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. | | Desired Qualifications |
- Masters degree in exercise physiology or related field | | Physical / Environmental Qualifications |
- The strength and conditioning functions (80%) involve time standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting (max. of 50lbs) walking, carrying, traveling and other movements. - Administrative portion is in a stationary position 20% of the time. - Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions. - Wrist and hand movement related to computer work. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 08/19/2024 | | Close Date | 09/02/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Application Review Begins On | | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | EEO Statement |
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996. | | Clery Statement |
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.

A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105. |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have two (2) years of professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university level or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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