Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Athletics

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an

NCAA

Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (

GMAC

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an

NCAA

Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (

GMAC

). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

This position will develop and direct training plans for AU’s varsity athletic programs. The head coach will work on strength and conditioning plans, as well as recovery, rehabilitation and nutrition strategies, for student-athletes. The position will work closely with the athletic training department and head coaches. The head strength and conditioning coach will be assigned to and direct specific teams in strength and conditioning activities.

The head strength and conditioning coach will oversee and direct the assistant strength and conditioning coach. He/she will make the assignments on who works with each team and design the weekly work schedule.

Working in concert with the assistant strength and conditioning coach and the athletic training staff this position will work to educate student-athletes and coaches in areas such as nutrition, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, mental health and overall well-being.

This position will supervise weight room facilities in Kates Gymnasium and the Troop Center. This position will help make regular checks of the facilities and be involved in ordering equipment and in the upkeep and evaluation of current equipment.

The position requires being current with trends and general practices in strength and conditioning. The position will attend workshops, clinics and forums in an effort to stay current in the field.

The head strength and conditioning coach will be required to direct weight room workouts and also work with the football team throughout the year. This position does require some travel, particularly with the football team or other teams as assigned.

This head strength and conditioning coach sits on the Ashland University Athletics Executive Staff and is expected to attend weekly meetings of that group.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree is required

Applicants must have

CSCS

certification and

CPR

/

AED

certification

Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Applicants should have the ability to work with student-athletes and coaches in a one-on-one setting and be comfortable speaking to groups of various sizes

Knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations along with

GMAC

rules and regulations is required

The ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires some travel and non-traditional hours

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

01/01/2025

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

40+

Shift Required?

Varied

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S886P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 01/01/2025 | | Job Open Date | 12/06/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/6739 |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References

Optional Documents