Assistant Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Coach-Strength & Cond | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related coaching experience

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience as a performance coach or student-athlete with a Division I intercollegiate program.  | | Position Summary |
Assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning in managing all areas of the program and assist with supervising 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff. Design, implement, and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for football. Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in dietary habits. The candidate will have knowledge of NCAA and/or SEC rules and agree to adhere to same. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
Ability to program, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for assigned sports.; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in dietary habits. 
 
Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels. Display the ability to relate and communicate with student-athletes; work with the coaching staff; coordinate scheduling | | Physical Demands |
The employee will regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level during practice and sporting events can reach a high decibel level. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. Driving as needed to perform job duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training | | Percentage of time | 35 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Design, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for football. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with supervising & maintenance 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff. | | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Communicate with the coaching staff, athletic training and university administrative staff; coordinate scheduling | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Counsel athletes in dietary habits and assess body composition with help of available resources | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the S&C Director. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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