Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Department

Athletic Administration

Compensation Title

Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

Position Number

30028404

Position Status

Regular

Work Schedule

Varies and will include nights and weekends.

Hours per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in providing for the health and safety of student-athletes and the athletics staff. This position is designed to prepare the individual to assume a head strength and conditioning coach position at the collegiate level. Furthermore, this position holds the responsible of insuring compliance with the

NCAA

, Horizon League regulations, Commonwealth of Kentucky statutes, and Northern Kentucky University policies and procedures.

Compliance with

NCAA

rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will have a full understanding of the

NCAA

rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will comply with all

NCAA

rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities

:

Design, organize, implement, supervise, and administer Year-Round Strength & Conditioning (Speed, Agility, Quickness, Plyometric, Flexibility, and Nutrition) Training Programs for sports assigned to them by the Head Strength Coach.

Current sports assignments include Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Cross Country, Men & Women’s Triathlon

Design, organize, implement, supervise, and administer multi-faceted training protocols and modalities that are orthopedically safe and physiologically sound for student-athletes.

Monitor, inspect, and ensure athletics weight room equipment and facilities are maintained to protect the health and safety of student-athletes, athletics and university staff, and individuals.

Assist head strength coach with the scheduling all team and individual strength & conditioning training sessions in cooperation with the head coach of each specific sport

Directly work with sport coaches on team strength & conditioning schedules, team physical and mental development tactics, and team motivation drills.

Maintain records for teams and individuals including but not limited to: individual weights, body mass index, body fat, weight programs.

Communicate with athletic training staff to review injury reports, assist with the modification of training protocols, and progress injured student-athletes from injured –to- full go status.

Schedule individual meetings with student-athletes to establish and review training / development goals

Administer and evaluate performance tests

Maintain office hours for the convenience of student-athletes and coaching staff to allow for both team lifting and conditioning and open hours for individuals.

Carry out all actions with adherence and respect to the philosophy, mission statement, and goals of Northern Kentucky University, the Athletic Department, and

NCAA

.

Maintain a working knowledge and execute all actions in compliance with the policies and procedures set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Horizon League, and Northern Kentucky University.

Enforce all Strength & Conditioning Facility Rules and Regulations

Aid in the nutrition education and guidance for all sports programs.

Periodic Duties

Assist in the development and enforce all Strength & Conditioning Facility Rules and Regulations

Work with the head strength coach to develop Community Service Initiatives

Manage social media accounts for strength and conditioning department

Design and implement recovery protocols for student-athletes

Work with athletic trainers on return to play protocols

Manage summer workouts for student-athletes

Occasional Duties

Maintenance and service responsibilities of existing facility equipment

Participate in fund and friend raising activities for the growth of the athletics program.

Maintain continuing education units and current First Aid/

CPR

&

AED

for the professional rescuer certification.

Maintain a current certification by a professional, accredited strength and conditioning organization

Suggest injury prevention and wellness programs for teams as needed to develop a student-athlete’s overall physical health and promote healthy living.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree – Exercise Science or related field

One year of collegiate strength & conditioning experience

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays

Valid driver’s license

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (

CSCS

) required

Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification (

SCCC

) is not required, but preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Minimum Experience

1 year

Salary

TBD

Pay Grade

S67

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024S2068 | | Job Open Date | 07/18/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14103 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents

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