Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

About Us

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

 

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Strength and Conditioning program for all sports, with the three major focuses: Improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. 

Responsibilities

 

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About Us

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

 

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Strength and Conditioning program for all sports, with the three major focuses: Improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. 

Responsibilities

 

• Develops and administers the overall sports performance for the GSW Athletic Department using a holistic and systematic approach (60%)

• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning coach (20%)

• Educates and directs student-athletes and coaches on the proper techniques and safety standards of appropriate strength and conditioning, best practices (5%)

• Manages master schedule for the athletic performance facility (5%)

• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director (10%)

Required Qualifications

 

• Baccalaureate degree required; master¿s degree preferred.

• Two years or more of related experience required.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Documents to Attach

 

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.

• Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.

• Knowledge of NCAA strength and conditioning policies within Division II

• Knowledge of budget management principles.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Conditions of Employment

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Athletic Director assigns work in terms of program goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of program activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include NCAA rules and regulations, Peach Belt Conference rules and regulations, Board of Regents policies and procedures, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied program management and coaching duties. The variety of tasks to be overseen contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to direct and coach the university¿s strength and conditioning program. Success in this position results in the successful provision of programming to university students.

CONTACTS                                                                  

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, students, coaches from other institutions, student athletes, business professionals, professional scouts, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, and moving. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in an office and in athletics facilities.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel. 

Certification/Licenses

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), Certified in CPR and First Aid. 

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