Assoc Strength & Conditioning Coach

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Strength Coach reports to the Director of Sports Performance and delivers strength and conditioning services to all NCAA Division-I intercollegiate athletes at Northeastern University who compete in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and Hockey East. The Associate Strength Coach is expected to handle weight room scheduling, club sports training coordination, as well the graduate assistant and intern coach programs. This position will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors for weight room upgrades and maintenance, work in a collaborative model and may be responsible for implementing training programs with teams/athletes not directly assigned to them. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CSCS Certification
• Knowledge and skills for this position are normally obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related Field and 3-5 years of related experience
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Prior Collegiate experience preferred
• Managerial experience preferred
• Master’s degree in related field preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Strength Coach reports to the Director of Sports Performance and delivers strength and conditioning services to all NCAA Division-I intercollegiate athletes at Northeastern University who compete in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and Hockey East. The Associate Strength Coach is expected to handle weight room scheduling, club sports training coordination, as well the graduate assistant and intern coach programs. This position will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors for weight room upgrades and maintenance, work in a collaborative model and may be responsible for implementing training programs with teams/athletes not directly assigned to them. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CSCS Certification
• Knowledge and skills for this position are normally obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related Field and 3-5 years of related experience
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Prior Collegiate experience preferred
• Managerial experience preferred
• Master’s degree in related field preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Sports Performance, provide strength and conditioning training services to maintain the well-being of intercollegiate athletes along with emergency medical services to manage catastrophic and life-threatening injury at athletic practices/events 
• Assist Director of Sports Performance in daily operation procedures for strength and conditioning training facilities, including the master scheduling of Cabot and Matthews weight room, establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors who supply and service exercise equipment. 
• In collaboration with Sports Performance and Medicine staff, design and implement a coordinated strength and conditioning services plan for intercollegiate and/or club athletic events hosted by Northeastern University. 
• Coordinate scheduling and communication for club strength and conditioning services. 
• Oversee coaches implementing programming for club strength & conditioning services.
• Communicate as needed with coaches, administrators, athletic training, and medicine staff, regarding injured athletes and athletes with acute & chronic performance limiters. 
• This includes meeting weekly with our Senior Staff Care Team for “Athletes to Watch” to discuss training goals as well as individual interventions and action steps for these athletes. 
• Communicate with referring physicians and other allied health professions regarding a student-athlete's condition to provide appropriate care and prescribed treatment, as well as liaison to access appropriate services to manage the medical needs of student-athletes. 
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate conditioning records. This includes creating performance testing reports for sports performance staff, coaches, and athletes. In collaboration with Sports Medicine collect, analyze, and manage performance testing data. 
• Seek timely and appropriate supervision and consultation.
• Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and student development curriculum for graduate assistant and intern coaches along with clinical students from both Northeastern University and other visiting academic institutions. 
• Assist the Director of Sports Performance in supporting and mentoring the Assistant Strength Coaches.

Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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