Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

EXPIRED

Staff Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

P01086

Staff Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

P01086

Position Type

Coach

Department

Coaches

Working Title

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Classification

Head Athletic Coach - SU220

Position Summary Information

| Nature of position | Permanent, Full-time | | If Temporary, Start Date | | | If Temporary, End Date | | | If part-time, hours per week | | | If part-time, percent time | | | Days Worked | Varies based on department/university needs. | | Hours/Shift worked | Varies based on department/university needs. | | Union | APSCUF - Coaches |

Posting Detail Information

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
The Strength & Conditioning Coach will provide expertise, guidance, training, coaching and motivation in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all student-athletes. The coach will also work as a consultant to head coaches in the athletics department. This coach will design, coordinate and implement a strength and conditioning program that develops sport specific athletic skills for all nineteen intercollegiate athletic programs. This coach will implement periodic and regular testing of student-athletes’ strength and conditioning gains to determine the program’s effectiveness and maintain accurate records of student-athletes’ progress. This coach is also responsible for some scheduling, staffing, maintenance and upkeep of the Carpenter-Trout Strength Training facility. This coach will work in close communication with the MU Athletic Training staff. This coach is expected to strictly adhere to established NCAA, PSAC and Millersville University rules and regulations. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Contract renewed on annual basis.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,600 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. One thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for coaches can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/index.html | | Required Qualifications |
- NCAA recognized current certification either as: - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR - Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) OR - other recognized professional certification.

• Knowledge of Strength & Conditioning training, speed agility, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning.
• Current certification, or ability to be certified in first aid & CPR/AED.

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Maintain healthy professional working relationships with a wide variety of coaches, student athletes of diverse backgrounds.
  • Develop leadership, discipline, commitment, responsibility, accountability, work ethic, team work for MU Athletic program.

• Knowledge & commitment to rules & regulations of NCAA, PSAC and Millersville University.

• Ability to strictly adhere to established NCAA, PSAC, Millersville University rules and regulations.

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.

• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Successful interview.

• Successful completion of three background checks. | | Preferred Qualifications |

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience planning, leading and conducting strength for large groups.

• Experience working with football program. | | Job Description |
  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and conducts all phases of a strength & conditioning program for all nineteen Millersville University intercollegiate athletic programs.

• Designs, coordinates and implements in-season and off-season strength & conditioning programs.

• Ensures appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting strength & conditioning sessions.

• Works with physicians and Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.

• Regularly tests student-athletes to determine effectiveness of programs.

• Maintains accurate records of student-athlete’s progress within the SC program.

• Reports all progress to the appropriate head coaches.

• May establish internship programs to serve the general student body and intercollegiate athletics.

• Manages all daily scheduling, staffing, maintenance, upkeep and capital projects associated with the Carpenter-Trout Strength Training facility.

• Advises student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations in relation to strength & conditioning especially related to NCAA banned substances and athletic nutrition.

• Assumes responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.

• Submits monthly work schedules to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and comply with schedule once approved.

• Attends appropriate athletic departmental staff meetings.

• All other duties as assigned. | | Essential Functions |
  Working Conditions and Physical Effort – (Essential Functions)

• Indoor/Outdoor facilities.

• Understanding of written directions.

• Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).

• Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to drive university vehicles.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. | | Posting Open Date | 06/25/2024 | | Posting Close Date | 07/10/2024 | | Full Consideration Date | | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
  Conditions of Employment

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the APSCUF-Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Ability to work on campus.

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s license. | | Quicklink for Posting/Requisition | https://jobs.millersville.edu/posting... |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement Optional Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Unofficial Transcripts 1 3. Unofficial Transcripts 2 4. Other Document 1 5. Other Document 2 6. Reference Letter 1 7. Reference Letter 2 8. Reference Letter 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid drivers license?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If you do not have a valid driver's license, is there any reason that would prohibit you from obtaining one?

   • Yes
   • No