Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning

Job Summary

Provide expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all student-athletes and sports teams at Lamar University. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk. Assist the strength and conditioning department by designing and implementing programs, regularly testing the student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs, and maintaining accurate records of student-athletes’ progress. Responsible for the supervision and daily upkeep of the sports performance facilities. Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Lamar University, and Texas State University System rules and regulations. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the management of the strength & conditioning department.
• Works directly with the head sport coaches to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes and sports teams.
• Assist with regular testing of student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athletes ’ progress within the strength & conditioning department.
• Report the progress of student-athletes to the Director of Strength & Conditioning and the respective head coach.

Job Summary

Provide expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all student-athletes and sports teams at Lamar University. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk. Assist the strength and conditioning department by designing and implementing programs, regularly testing the student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs, and maintaining accurate records of student-athletes’ progress. Responsible for the supervision and daily upkeep of the sports performance facilities. Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Lamar University, and Texas State University System rules and regulations. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the management of the strength & conditioning department.
• Works directly with the head sport coaches to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes and sports teams.
• Assist with regular testing of student-athletes to determine the effectiveness of the programs.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athletes ’ progress within the strength & conditioning department.
• Report the progress of student-athletes to the Director of Strength & Conditioning and the respective head coach.
• Assist with the scheduling and daily upkeep of all strength & conditioning facilities.
• Provide for the proper supervision of student-athletes to ensure that all student-athletes receive proper instruction on the safe usage of weight machines and free weights.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strength & Conditioning.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or related field.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa-SCCC) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS) is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate level are strongly preferred.
• Experience coaching Football, various Olympic Sports, and a broad range of student-athletes is preferred.
• Certification through United States Weightlifting (USAW-Sport Performance Coach) preferred.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of strength training, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and cardiovascular conditioning is required.
• Knowledge/Commitment to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University is required.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate a variety of student-athletes daily.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities on a daily basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Will be standing for extended periods of time, including walking, jogging, and running.
• Indoor and outdoor training will occur daily.
• Must be able to demonstrate all Strength and Conditioning programmed exercises.

Job Conditions:

• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel with teams as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, running, and demonstrating exercises for extended periods.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor training environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to actively supervise and engage with student-athletes during all training sessions.

Special Note:

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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