Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning

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Start Time

varied

End Time

varied

Hours Per Week

Other

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

August 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date

July 31, 2025

Position Summary Information

| Position Purpose |
The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the overall organization, direction, supervision, and administration of Mansfield University’s NCAA Division II Strength & Conditioning program. The Head Coach will design, implement, assess, and monitor strength & conditioning programs for all 13 intercollegiate athletic teams. In conjunction with the Athletic Training staff, the Head Coach will assist in ensuring compliance with the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) rules and weigh-in procedures while ensuring the health and safety of the participants. The Head Coach is responsible for coordination of all functions associated with the intercollegiate athletics weight room including team schedules, upkeep and inspection of all equipment and security of the area. | | Description of Duties |
- Design, implement, assess, monitor all strength & conditioning activities for 12 NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, plus Sprint Football - Helps to ensure compliance with CSFL rules and player health & safety as it regards weigh-in protocols and procedures - Schedules team strength & conditioning activities both in-season and out of season as well as creates summer programs for each sport - Participates in fund-raising activities to supplement the weight room budget - Plans equipment purchases in consultation with the Director of Athletics - Supervises and monitors student work study employees - May be asked (and required) to provide help on other campuses of Commonwealth University | | Decision Making |
Makes decisions that are consistent with Mansfield University and MU Athletics’ mission, vision, and core values and in consultation with Director of Athletics. | | Fiscal Responsibility |
Monitors all expenses associated with the strength & conditioning operation and reports such to the Director of Athletics. | | Supervisory Responsibility |
Supervises appropriate work-study students as assigned. | | Minimum Requirements Profile |
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field - Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) certification or comparable professional certification meeting NCAA requirements - Valid driver’s license - CPR, AED, First Aid certification | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field - Prior Strength & Conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate level - Playing or coaching experience in the PSAC or NCAA Division II | | Applicant Rating Criteria | | | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing - Tolerance for irregular hours and evening and weekend work - Possess a general understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and be committed to their implementation and adherence - Knowledge of proper weight room maintenance and preparation - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies - Demonstration through past accomplishment and behaviors or the ability to support Mansfield University’s principles and values of Character, Scholarship, Culture, and Service (http://www1.mansfield.edu/man...) and the university’s strong student-centered vision - Knowledge of or experience with budgeting, fundraising, student employment supervision | | Essential Functions |
- Working alone – 50% and working in groups – 50% - Sitting – 33.3%, walking – 33.3%, standing – 33.3% - Working indoors – 35% and outdoors – 65% - Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 10 pounds - Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater - Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater - Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder - Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects - Occasional fine manipulation with hands - Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping - Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide) - Reading skills including understanding written direction - Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents - Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking) - Keyboard skills |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 07/01/2024 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
- Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until filled. Applications received by July 15, 2024 will be given full consideration. - Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. - Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. | | Background Clearances |
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. | | Diversity Statement |
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. | | Title IX/Clery |
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020. | | About Commonwealth University of PA |
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond. | | Quick Link | https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com... |

Applicant Documents

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