Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Job Title

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Department

Athletics Office

Position Summary

Gettysburg College, located in historical Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. The College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Gettysburg is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,400 primarily residential students. The College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background to serve in this position.

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for providing the operation, oversight, design, implementation, and the direct supervision, of the strength and conditioning programs for all 24 varsity sports in the athletic department.

The successful candidate will:

Design, implement, and directly supervise strength and conditioning and speed and agility programs for all 24 varsity athletic teams

Instruct and communicate technique refinement through various teaching methods, and demand a higher level of performance through positive feedback and cues

Foster a culture of innovation and excellence with sports performance including but not limited to usage, monitoring/analysis with appropriate technology

Maintain a complete data file of individual student-athletes training performance

Assist all varsity athletic programs with proper guidelines for nutrition

Work collaboratively with the sports medicine department on the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes

Supervise assistant sport coaches, sport specific interns, and part-time strength and conditioning coaches in strength and conditioning responsibilities

Responsible for equipment maintenance, cleaning, and purchases

Responsible for effective communication and collaboration with coaches, athletic department support staff, and fitness center professional and student staff

Serve as mandatory reporter as Campus Security Authority (

CSA

)

Attend an in-person or register electronically for required training for CSAs, including Cleary and Title IX reporting requirements

Report all allegations (i.e.: criminal offenses, hate crimes,

VAWA

offenses, etc.) made in good faith to the reporting structure established by the institution

Qualifications

Three or more years of college strength and conditioning coaching, or related experience preferred

Have earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in exercise science, anatomy and physiology, or related fields

Should have knowledge of coaching techniques and skills in Olympic-style weight-lifting exercises and sport specific speed, agility, and quickness (

SAQ

); various computer software applications, including Microsoft Office programs

Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, be able to handle multiple tasks, and understand

NCAA

rules and regulations and who has the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members

Certification in First Aid and

CPR

is required and may be obtained upon hiring. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S), preferred, or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (S.C.C.C.) required. Additional instructor certifications (yoga, spinning, kettlebells,

TRX

, etc.) are welcome

Be proficient with technology applications applicable to the position

Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies

The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is a 12-month, full-time, administrative appointment reporting to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Director of Sports Medicine.

This is a 3 year position through May 2027 (

with the possibility of an extension). Salary is commensurate with experience and complemented by an excellent benefits package.

Special Instructions Summary

The position will remain open until filled, but for full consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, August 30, 2024.

Posting Number

20100934A

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (

GED

) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • CareerLink
   • Craigslist
   • CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
   • Consortium for Faculty Diversity
   • Diverseeducation.com
   • Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
   • Gettysburg College Digest
   • Gettysburg College Website
   • Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
   • Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanicoutlook.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LGBT in Higher Ed Website
   • LinkedIn
   • Merchandiser – Local Newspaper
   • Monster Jobs (monster.com)
   • Patriot News – Local Newspaper
   • Referral from Gettysburg College staff, faculty, friend or family member
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Women in Higher Ed Website
   • Other Website or Listserv (Please note specific website or listserv below)
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2. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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