Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football
EXPIRED

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Posted Date: Jan 11, 2024

Expired Date: Jan 24, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Football

Athletics Administration-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-(24000347)

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for its Football program. The individual hired will be responsible for working directly with the team of strength and conditioning coaches to develop and manage an effective individual and group strength and conditioning program for football student-athletes. Responsibilities include specific football development and programming that includes optimization of strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity designed to enhance sports performance, decrease injuries, and assist with rehabilitation. The individual must be able to develop student-athletes both physically and mentally. The individual will report directly to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football. The individual will have shared responsibility for the strength and conditioning program and the daily weight room operations, the design of programs, maintenance of accurate inventory and control of weight-room equipment, and education and enforcement ofNCAA,ACC, and department policies on performance-enhancing drugs. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required for this position.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Design and implement strength and conditioning training programs and educate football student-athletes. Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff, football coaches and athletic trainer(s) to develop programs for football student-athletes. Monitor student-athletes’ performance and use the most up-to-date techniques to meet the team and individual needs. Test and assess student-athletes needs to determine individual capabilities, gauge progress and improvement, and evaluate opportunities for future growth. Work with the appropriate vendors, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and appropriate/assigned Athletic Department Administrator(s) to develop short- and long-term plans for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and continued safety of weight room and other training equipment. Support department’s drug program and educate student-athletes on the dangers of substance abuse. The individual will attend and/or participate in select coaching clinics and other professional development/continuing education opportunities to ensure that the individual understands current industry trends, regulations, and best practices. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Heavy lifting, supervision of student-athletes. The incumbent will lift heavy objects, stand or walk the majority of the day, spot highly trained student-athletes, and demonstrate lifting and other training techniques.

Department History

ACC Football 2023–2024

University of Pittsburgh record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Florida State University 8–0 13–1 5
Southern Methodist University 8–0 11–3 24
University of Louisville 7–1 10–4 15
North Carolina State University 6–2 9–4 18
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 5–3 7–6
Georgia Institute of Technology 5–3 7–6
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 4–4 8–5
Clemson University 4–4 9–4 22
University of California, Berkeley 4–5 6–7
Duke University 4–4 8–5
Boston College 3–5 7–6
University of Miami (FL) 3–5 7–6
University of Pittsburgh 2–6 3–9
Stanford University 2–7 3–9
Syracuse University 2–6 6–7
University of Virginia 2–6 3–9
Wake Forest University 1–7 4–8
University of Notre Dame 10–3 16

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Chris Hoppe

Deputy Athletic Director, Administration

Sam Clancy

Director of Varsity Letter Club

Therese Pitman

Director, Student-Athlete Development

Christina Sheets

Associate Director (WBB, MSOC, WS&D, VB)

Colby Wilson

Assistant Director, Student Athlete Development

Sophia Steinmeyer

Assistant Director, Student Athlete Development

Chris Byland

Assistant Director (BASE, WRES, MS&D, SB)

Mandy Matson

Assistant Director (GYM, WSOC) / Director of Writing Services

University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Jennifer Brown

Sr. Associate AD for Sports Medicine (Head Athletic Trainer, MBB)

Stephanie Mock

Assistant AD for Sports Performance

Auburn Weisensale

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Chris Hoppe

Deputy Athletic Director, Administration

Liz Reyes

Senior Associate AD for Student Life

Kelsi Schaer

Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life

Sam Clancy

Director of Varsity Letter Club

Mike Farabaugh

Director of Academic Support Services/Academic Coordinator (MBB)

Christina Sheets

Associate Director (WBB, MSOC, WS&D, VB)

Chris Byland

Assistant Director (BASE, WRES, MS&D, SB)

Pam Allan

Assistant Director, Systems Administration

University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Jennifer Brown

Sr. Associate AD for Sports Medicine (Head Athletic Trainer, MBB)

Auburn Weisensale

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Stephanie Mock

Assistant AD for Sports Performance

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Penny Semaia

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Life

Chris Hoppe

Exec. Assoc. AD/ Sports Administration/ Student Services

Kristen Marster

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives

Kelsi Schaer

Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life

Mike Farabaugh

Director of Academic Support Services/Academic Coordinator (MBB)

Christina Sheets

Associate Director (WBB, MSOC, WS&D, VB)

Mandy Matson

Assistant Director (GYM, WSOC) / Director of Writing Services

Chris Byland

Assistant Director (BASE, WRES, MS&D, SB)

University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine 2022–2023

Person Role

Jennifer Brown

Sr. Associate AD for Sports Medicine (Head Athletic Trainer, MBB)

Auburn Weisensale

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Stephanie Mock

Assistant AD for Sports Performance

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