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Athletics

Job Summary

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Department Information

Athletics

Job Summary

Columbus State University (CSU), a member of NCAA Division II and the Peach Belt Conference (PBC), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. This position will develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for the Department of Athletics and its student-athletes in accordance with NCAA and CSU regulations. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs that support the health, safety, and performance of CSU student-athletes.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Sports Performance, this individual will assist in the education and teaching of CSU's strength and conditioning programs for 14 varsity sports. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required. This position provides leadership for the strength and conditioning department, collaborates closely with sport coaches and athletic training staff, and ensures compliance with NCAA, PBC, and institutional policies. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach serves as an ambassador for CSU and CSU Athletics while fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance training environment.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Promote a positive and supportive training environment for CSU student-athletes.; Serve as an educator for student-athletes, responsible for the development and implementation of instructional curriculum focused on physical development, injury prevention, and athletic performance.; Maintain professional certifications and remain current with emerging trends, techniques, and equipment in strength and conditioning.; Plan, implement, and evaluate sport-specific strength and conditioning programs.; Maintain current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Can be obtained through CSU.; Ensure compliance with all NCAA, PBC, and institutional rules and regulations.; Develop, implement, and enforce weight room policies and codes of conduct.; Document and report weight room injuries or incidents to Sports Medicine staff and appropriate administrators.; Collaborate with sport coaches to define and agree upon clear, measurable indicators of success. Act as an extension of each team's head coaches while upholding team standards and expectations. Communicate regularly with sport coaches regarding athlete workload, performance, and conduct.; Schedule team strength and conditioning activities during in-season, off-season, and summer training periods.; Collaborate closely with Sports Medicine staff on injury prevention, rehabilitation considerations, and return-to-play programming.; Educate, monitor, assess and demonstrate strength, speed, agility, flexibility, and mobility training methods and performance. Instruct student-athletes in proper strength training techniques, placing primary emphasis on safety and correct form. Recognize that incoming student-athletes may possess limited prior lifting experience and deliver tailored instruction and close supervision to support their development and minimize injury risk.; Instruct and communicate technique refinement through various teaching methods, and demand a higher level of performance through positive feedback and cues.; Conduct testing to assess student-athlete performance and improvement.; Maintain a complete data file of individual student-athletes training performance.; Maintain ownership of the weight room and accept responsibility for its daily operation and organization. Ensure proper use, inspection, and maintenance of all strength and conditioning equipment.; Plan equipment purchases and facility needs in consultation with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Sports Performance.; Ensure all workouts are prepared prior to training sessions and documented.; Schedule/Hours will vary based on team schedules and departmental needs; arrive early and prepared for all training sessions.; Engage in professional development activities to stay current with best practices, new research and changing guidelines.; In collaboration with the Sports Medicine staff, provide foundational nutritional guidance related to athletic performance and development. Recommend evidence-based nutrition resources, including articles and books. Promote respectful, inclusive, and supportive language regarding food, body composition, and eating behaviors.; Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Sports Performance or the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.; Prior Strength & Conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.; NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Master's degree in a relevant discipline.; Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) certification.; Two years of strength & conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $47,000 - $51,198 and includes full benefits.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Jeffery Baker, Hiring Manager, via email at baker_jeffery1@columbusstate.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....

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

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