Athletics: Director of Strength and Conditioning

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Director of Strength and Conditioning Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

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Position Description
Director of Strength and Conditioning Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

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1. KWU Employment Application
   
2. Cover letter,
   
3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
   
4. Three references,
   
5. Desired salary,
   
6. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.
   

The timeline for filling this position is:
• Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
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Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.
The position starts as soon as July 8, 2024.

KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will check references of
past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as we receive it.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

POSITION’S TITLE: Director of Strength and Conditioning
POSITION’S MAJOR OFFICE: Athletics
MAJOR OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES: KWU Athletics is responsible for operations of 25 athletics teams, meeting the
requirements of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
(KCAC) regulations. Responsibilities for this position include designing and implementing a strength and
conditioning program for all athletics programs, designing a facility maintenance program, updating social media
sites, and daily weight room upkeep. Constant communication from the S&C coach to the head sport coaches, and
athletic training staff will be required. In addition, the program is responsible for instructing and preparing the
student-athletes for successful competition in the KCAC. Successful candidate will also serve as a position coach for
the KWU Football program.
POSITION’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics
DATE POSITION LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: January 2024, Revised by Director of Athletics, reviewed by
Human Resources.
POSITION’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt (teaching duties exemption), Salaried, At-Will.
POSITION’S SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary to be determined at hiring based on the applicant’s qualifications and
experience. Please submit your desired salary with your application and supporting documents. Benefits are
available for full-time employees.

POSITION INFORMATION

POSITION’S SUMMARY: Responsibilities for this position include designing and implementing a strength and

conditioning program for all athletics programs, designing a facility maintenance program, updating social
media sites, and daily weight room upkeep. Constant communication from the S&C coach to the head sport
coaches, and athletic training staff will be required. In addition, the program is responsible for instructing and

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preparing the student-athletes for successful competition in the KCAC. Successful candidate will also serve as a
position coach for the KWU Football program

POSITION WORKS WITH: Primarily with KWU head coaches, athletics’ staff, plant operations staff, director of

athletics, vice president for advancement and university operations

POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: Everett Morgan Fitness Center Staff (potentially student staff and potentially

graduate assistant staff).

POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: Fitness Center Budget
POSITIONS PHYSCIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: KWU’s Everett Morgan Strength Training Center, competition and

practice facilities.

POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: Position is likely to encounter blood so training on

blood borne pathogens is essential. Employee must be able to lift a fifty (50) pound object, remain alert, move
to various locations, communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, identify noises of
distress, and be able to handle irate, complaining, or demanding individuals without internalizing or
personalizing comments made. Must have the ability to make sound judgments and decisions, even when
distracted by noise or activity. Employee must have CPR and first-aid certification within 60 days of hire and
maintain active certification throughout duration of employment. Employee must prepare courts, fields, and
equipment for sports, and have the ability recognize potential hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University phone, computer, coaching tools and apparel.
POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible full-time schedule (normal office hours 8 am to 5 pm), arranged around

teaching-coaching, recruiting, scheduled team practice and competition times, and staff meetings.

POSITION DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES (RESULTS AND BEHAVIORS):
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Teaching/Coaching (60%): Assist each Head Coach by providing student-athletes with the necessary
knowledge, skills, and experiences required to be competitive at their chosen position or area.
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Instruct, teach and coach student-athletes during weight room times.
Conduct video breakdown and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.

• Administration (40%):

Participates in campus service and leadership opportunities regularly, serving in at least three annually.
Provides reports and documentation when required by the Director of Athletics.
Schedules use of the weight room

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• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

POSITION’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: This section lists the specific performance measures
and standards (goals) upon which this position’s performance will be evaluated. Actual performance standards
(goals) for each performance measure will be set in consultation with the position holder.

Coaching – help the programs finish in the top four in the KCAC annually.

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• University Contribution – the coach, the staff and the student-athletes contribute positively to the university.
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Student-Athlete Welfare – developing a mentoring relationship with each member of the programs. Positive
program comments in the annual review by student-athletes
Strength and Conditioning and Injury Prevention – in conjunction with athletic training staff, helps to reduce
the number of annual injuries, department-wide, through proven strength and conditioning practice and
strategy.

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
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PREFERRED: Master’s degree

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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: NSCA-CSCS or CSCCA-SCCC Certification, First Aid/CPR certification (must be active

within 60 days of employment); NAIA Champions of Character Character-Driven Coaches online course and
Blood Borne Pathogen online training (both must be completed within 60 days of employment); Valid driver’s
license.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Experience training collegiate level athletes. Experience coaching football.
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PREFERRED: Experience in constructing strength and conditioning programs. Experience coaching college
football.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’S:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED

Philosophical alignment with the mission and vision of Kansas Wesleyan University.

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• Demonstrable teamwork and team building skills.
• Demonstrable priority setting and organizational skills.
PREFERRED
• None

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL POSITION OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHESIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND
   

RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS JOB. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE ADDED,
SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OR
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of Kansas Wesleyan University, all
   

employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.

1. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX
   

regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such,
all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or
harassment situation.

1. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
   requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
   qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
   ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. To fulfill its mission as a Methodist affiliated
   institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.

2. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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