Casual Hire - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

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Description

Title:   Casual Hire - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
  Hiring Unit:   UHM Athletics
  Location:   Strength and Conditioning
  Date Posted:   November 6, 2023        
  Closing Date :  November 9, 2023
  Full Time / Part Time:   Full-Time
   
  Other Conditions :  Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, 89 day hire, not to exceed 40 hours/week.  Hours may vary.   All positions require successful completion of a background check.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a safe and effective strength and conditioning program to reduce injuries and improve performance for all assigned sports.
• Provide in season, off season and pre-season strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports.
• Responsible for completion and distribution of summer programs to assigned sports. Programs must include strength training, conditioning, nutrition, pre testing, illustrations, diagrams and performance goals for the summer training cycle.
• Works closely with coaches to develop team and individual programs based on the latest techniques in assigned sports.

Description

Title:   Casual Hire - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
  Hiring Unit:   UHM Athletics
  Location:   Strength and Conditioning
  Date Posted:   November 6, 2023        
  Closing Date :  November 9, 2023
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  Full Time / Part Time:   Full-Time
   
  Other Conditions :  Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, 89 day hire, not to exceed 40 hours/week.  Hours may vary.   All positions require successful completion of a background check.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a safe and effective strength and conditioning program to reduce injuries and improve performance for all assigned sports.
• Provide in season, off season and pre-season strength and conditioning programs for all assigned sports.
• Responsible for completion and distribution of summer programs to assigned sports. Programs must include strength training, conditioning, nutrition, pre testing, illustrations, diagrams and performance goals for the summer training cycle.
• Works closely with coaches to develop team and individual programs based on the latest techniques in assigned sports.
• Responsible for coordinating staff coverage and provides daily supervision of student-athletes and student assistants in the weight room.
• Responsible for maintaining all strength and conditioning equipment through normal maintenance and cleaning.
• Instructs and provides information concerning strength training which includes nutritional counseling, rehabilitation training, and individual strength programs.
• Educates student-athletes about the risks involved on the use of illegal drugs and alcohol. If needed, student-athlete will be referred to counseling and treatment referral services.  
• Keeps abreast of new techniques, methods and practices to consistently ensure and maintain that the strength and conditioning program meets standards.
• Responsible for developing and providing physical skills testing for student-athletes of assigned sports.
• Works closely with the Certified Athletic Trainers to modify training programs to accommodate student-athletes in rehabilitation. 
• Flexible to work on weekends, nights and holidays as needed to accommodate teams, sporting events, and recruits visiting campus.
• Travel with team(s) as assigned to regular and/or post-season competition.
• Assure that all activities are operated in compliance with NCAA, Conference and university rules and regulations.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships w/administrators & coaches in the department, other college offices, & appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, & other individuals interested in the Athletics Department & assigned sport programs.
• Maintain confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai‘i policies.
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act. 
• Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
• Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.

• Other duties as assigned.  
  Minimum Qualifications:  

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Exercise Science or related field and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for intercollegiate athletics strength and conditioning program; or equivalent education/training or experience.

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the athletics strength and conditioning programs as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.

• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with athletics strength and conditioning programs.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

• For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

• Valid certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) or Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC).

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays during athletic related scheduled events and practices.

• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.

• Ability to travel with the team 3-7 days per trip.

• Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.  ** Desirable Qualifications:** 

• United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAW) certification.

• Experience training collegiate football & Olympic sports.  
  To Apply:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume, and 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number) 4) .valid certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) or Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC).
    
    Inquiries: :  Thomas Heffernan, theffern@hawaii.edu

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The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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