Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Nov 02, 2023
Expired Date: May 17, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
S201P
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
S201P
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Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Grade
Non-Classified
Advertised Salary
Position Status
Full Time
Appointment Length
11 Months
Department
Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President for Athletics. Lead in assisting men and women student-athletes to reach performance goals through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength and fitness training programs. Work with the Athletic training staff and qualified sports medicine personnel on the reduction of sports-related injuries and proper prevention methods in multiple sports. Will abide by and complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of Shepherd University.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree is required with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education. Must have progressive experience with the development and management of sport-specific individuals and group strength training programs for men and women. CSCS certification required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree is preferred. Experience with development and management of strength training programs at the college/university level is preferred. Any experience in management of a health/fitness or weight training facility is preferred. Student-athlete experience, in any sport at the collegiate level, is preferred.
Posting Date
08/08/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check. We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:o 13 paid holidayso 24 days annual leave (vacation) per yearo 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family memberso Wide range of health insurance and other benefitso 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perkso Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
- Work with all 15 varsity sports that are sponsored.- Work with head coaches to design training programs that revolve around strength, conditioning and weight training geared toward specific sports.- Provide expert instruction in the use of weight machines and conditioning equipment and be able to tailor different programs based on the needs of the teams or individual athletes.- Develop programs that improve the speed, agility, quickness, flexibility and cardiovascular stamina of student-athletes.- Provide and encourage basic nutritional guidelines as they pertain to athletic development and contribution to athletic success.- Account for procedures and regulations over their athletic department’s governing body and use training programs not just to maximize athlete performance but also to minimize injury.- Observe training, practice, and performance and use their observations in conjunction with athlete records to assess strengths and weaknesses and design programs accordingly.- The Strength and Conditioning Coach must maintain detailed, accurate and updated athlete records in order to track athlete progress.- Communicate pertinent information with coaches and use athlete data in order to assess training programs for effectiveness.- Work with athletic training staff to develop rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.- Designs and perform baseline tests to assess the skills and weaknesses of each individual student-athlete.- Abide by all NCAA rules and regulations and notify administration of any issues pertaining to these rules.- Maintain the weight room through the inventory of equipment, recommendation of equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of space.- Manage and schedule the use of the weight room in coordination with coaches.
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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of Professional References Optional Documents
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