Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

EXPIRED

Title: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Department/Location: Hay/Crafton Athletic Center/Elsah

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Director of Athletics, works closely with all head coaches to determine their needs as well as Athletic Trainer to help recovering athletes return to the competitive arena.

Summary: The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach develops systematic training programs for teams and individuals to help them prepare for and maintain fitness during their season. This work includes preparing and adjusting work out plans, teaching and training weight room staff, assigning weight room staff to supervise particular groups, maintaining a safe training environment, teaching proper lifting techniques, supervising athletes, maintaining contact with out of season athletes, and assessing athlete preparation. Will assist a particular varsity sport program and travel with that sport team.

Who We Are :

At our award-winning pre-K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

*Work Performed - Essential Duties:

Title: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Department/Location: Hay/Crafton Athletic Center/Elsah

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Director of Athletics, works closely with all head coaches to determine their needs as well as Athletic Trainer to help recovering athletes return to the competitive arena.

Summary: The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach develops systematic training programs for teams and individuals to help them prepare for and maintain fitness during their season. This work includes preparing and adjusting work out plans, teaching and training weight room staff, assigning weight room staff to supervise particular groups, maintaining a safe training environment, teaching proper lifting techniques, supervising athletes, maintaining contact with out of season athletes, and assessing athlete preparation. Will assist a particular varsity sport program and travel with that sport team.

Who We Are :

At our award-winning pre-K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

*Work Performed - Essential Duties:

Manages the intercollegiate strength and conditioning program in accord with NCAA, NSCA, conference, and Principia College rules:

• Trains coaches and student workers in proper lifting techniques.
• Works with the head coaches to set up training systems, pre-test and post-test.
• Design (or review) all off-season and pre-season training programs, as well as in season programs at the discretion of the head sport coach.
• Work with Athletic Training staff in proper return to play protocols.
• Participate in selection, installation, and maintenance of performance equipment.
• Conduct orientation meetings for student-athletes on such issues as facility use rule, the value of proper training and nutrition, and the dangers of banned substances.
• Coordinate time schedule for training and facility use with the Facility and Events Manager.
• Stay abreast of current strength and conditioning research.
• Staffs weight rooms.
• Teach PE classes.

Conducts a recruiting/student enrollment program:

• Assist with recruiting.
• Supports visits of potential athletes to campus.
• Contributes to student-athlete retention.

Effectively works with students in balancing their academic/athletic responsibilities:

• Supports coaches who are working with athletes who are experiencing academic or social difficulty and ensures that study and progress is not compromised by athletic activity.
• Advises Athletics Director of all issues pertaining to individual student challenges/problems.

Fully participates in professional advancement:

• Attends professional clinics and conferences.
• Keeps current in field by appropriate means available in print, electronically, or in person.
• Joins and contributes to professional organizations (i.e., serving on committees [conference, NCAA], holding office, and writing for periodicals)
• Makes continuous progress in obtaining and maintaining certifications.

To perform this job successfully, a strength and conditioning coach should demonstrate the following competencies/standards for excellence in coaching:

• Acumen – Proficiency (talent, ability, aptitude);Expertise (expert skill, knowledge)
• People Skills – Ability to communicate (listening and relating);Relationship building (trust)
• Recognizes that the department functions as a team in support of the whole of athletics
• Conceptual Skills –Vision (direction and meaning);Initiative (innovation and learning)
• Track Record – Experience; Consistency (pattern of success)
• Discretion – Evaluate strengths and weaknesses (candor); Attract talent (recruiting)
• Judgment – Confidence (self-reliance, assurance, boldness);Composure(poise in the moment)
• Character – Modeling the way; Professionalism (behavior, appropriate conduct)
• Oral and Written Communication

Minimum Qualifications:

• Student of Christian Science
• Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision, and values as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/mission
• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s preferred and/or working toward NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or equivalent certification.
• Three-five years’ progressive collegiate experience preferred—will consider recent experience at high school, amateur, or professional levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current strength and conditioning methodology.
• Ability to couple vision and initiative with experience and consistency to effectively manage the intercollegiate strength and conditioning program.
• Ability to be an effective, professional role model for students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia policies.
• Understands Division III philosophy and values.

* The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment; all candidates for this position will be evaluated against the Athletics Department Standards for Excellence in Coaching.

Equal Opportunity:

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.