Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #932

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As strength and conditioning specialist, this person is responsible for creating and administering sport specific training programs for student athletes. Albright College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion.

Essential** Job Functions:**

1. Design, implement, and oversee sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all varsity sports teams.
2. Conduct group training sessions and create weight room lifting schedules that focus on improving athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall fitness.
3. Collaborate with head coaches and athletic trainers to develop and adjust training programs based on team needs, performance goals, and injury status.
4. Maintain accurate records of training programs, athlete progress, and performance metrics.
5. Develop and implement strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation in collaboration with athletic trainers.
6. Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and contribute to departmental goals.
7. Bi-monthly inspection of all strength training pieces and free weight equipment and report any repairs or replacements to director of the fitness center.

Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #932

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As strength and conditioning specialist, this person is responsible for creating and administering sport specific training programs for student athletes. Albright College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion.

Essential** Job Functions:**

1. Design, implement, and oversee sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all varsity sports teams.
2. Conduct group training sessions and create weight room lifting schedules that focus on improving athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall fitness.
3. Collaborate with head coaches and athletic trainers to develop and adjust training programs based on team needs, performance goals, and injury status.
4. Maintain accurate records of training programs, athlete progress, and performance metrics.
5. Develop and implement strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation in collaboration with athletic trainers.
6. Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and contribute to departmental goals.
7. Bi-monthly inspection of all strength training pieces and free weight equipment and report any repairs or replacements to director of the fitness center.
8. Monthly maintenance/lubrication to strength training machines.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. COMMUNICATION

   1. Strong written and verbal communication skills

2. SKILLS

   1. Computer/word processing skills
   2. Strong interpersonal, and organizational skills
   3. Customer service oriented
   4. Ability to multi-task
   5. Ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.

3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

   1. Experience with development and management of strength training programs at the college/university level is preferred.

4. EDUCATION

   1. Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology or related field.

5. LICENSES

   1. Applicant must hold a nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning Certification, NSCA, CSCS and CPR/FA/AED Certification.

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified bikingand hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.

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