Head Coach - Strength & Conditioning

Position** :** Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Vice President of Athletics

Work Schedule/FLSA: 12 months/year; exempt

Primary Function:

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach provides a year-round, comprehensive strength and conditioning program design and implementation for student-athletes including strength training, injury prevention and general conditioning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years required of relevant professional
• Bachelor's Degree required / Master's Degree
• Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or certification from an equivalent national strength and conditioning governing body

Position** :** Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Vice President of Athletics

Work Schedule/FLSA: 12 months/year; exempt

Primary Function:

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach provides a year-round, comprehensive strength and conditioning program design and implementation for student-athletes including strength training, injury prevention and general conditioning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years required of relevant professional
• Bachelor's Degree required / Master's Degree
• Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or certification from an equivalent national strength and conditioning governing body
• CPR/AED First Aid Certification required.
• A proven record of achieving exceptional
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to implement our department and University mission and vision through positive leadership, collaborative skills and demonstrated desire to cultivate relationships.
• Must have the ability to solve problems, make decisions and prioritize ongoing and new
• Must possess strong managerial, interpersonal and communication

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitoring and coaching student-athletes during workouts to maintain safe, positive, and effective Instruct and demonstrate safe lifting techniques during sessions.
2. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversight of fitness equipment/facilities in the Student Center.
3. Communicate with the Athletic Training Staff to stay up to date on injury limitations or the individual needs of a student-athlete as identified by the Athletic Training Staff. Assistance with following Return to Play
4. Coordinate with head coaches to establish weight room schedules for all varsity athletic teams. Assist in team building, culture communication, upholding student-athlete code of conduct standards.
5. Establish and maintain a safe and functional weight Determine facility hours during in-session and semester break periods. Perform minor repairs to fitness equipment as needed. Coordinate with third party equipment providers for equipment maintenance and repairs. Identify potential improvements to facility and facility operations to improve facility function in the short, mid, and long term.
6. Management and professional development of Volunteer/Intern Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
7. Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Mountain East Conference, University, and Department of Athletics rules and policies.

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