Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Summary

This position will directly supervise the performance training program of two-to-three varsity intercollegiate athletics teams.  The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of Cadet-athletes, assist Cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA) Cadet-athletes. Primary responsibilities include, without limitation, the supervision of Cadet-athletes and groups on daily strength, speed, and conditioning performance and health (on-site and during travel); translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of training programs, maintaining health and safety of all Cadet-athletes and strength facilities.  This is a professional position, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), AWPAA, the respective athletics member conference(s) and the NCAA.  

Scope of Impact

This position supervises the sports performance plan for Cadet-athletes as a member of the multidisciplinary sports medicine & performance team, working with coaches, sports performance, and sports medicine.  This position is responsible for coordinating the strength, speed, conditioning, maximize performance, and recovery of Cadet-athletes.   

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Summary

This position will directly supervise the performance training program of two-to-three varsity intercollegiate athletics teams.  The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of Cadet-athletes, assist Cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA) Cadet-athletes. Primary responsibilities include, without limitation, the supervision of Cadet-athletes and groups on daily strength, speed, and conditioning performance and health (on-site and during travel); translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of training programs, maintaining health and safety of all Cadet-athletes and strength facilities.  This is a professional position, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), AWPAA, the respective athletics member conference(s) and the NCAA.  

Scope of Impact

This position supervises the sports performance plan for Cadet-athletes as a member of the multidisciplinary sports medicine & performance team, working with coaches, sports performance, and sports medicine.  This position is responsible for coordinating the strength, speed, conditioning, maximize performance, and recovery of Cadet-athletes.   

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Level of Decision Making

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of AWPAA.  This position is responsible for identifying goals for individuals and teams in their sports performance training program, assessing progress towards established goals, adopting scientific approaches to reaching those goals, planning and delivering instructional/training techniques, using relative data to evaluate Cadet-athletes programming, and reflect on performance to determine future direction.  This position also coordinates with coaches, athletic trainerss, and sports dietician and advocates for Cadet-athletes’ performance, health, and safety across USMA.

Success Factors

Success in this position will be evaluated by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

34% Primary Teams Assessment & Analysis 

• Oversee the analytics to include Polar, Forcedeck analysis, Norbord, wellness questionnaires, and performance testing.
• Maintain all information on Cadets-athletes.
• Working in collaboration with all High-Performance units, develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan for the Cadet-athletes that optimizes the impact on the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly training reports.
• Collaborate with nutritionist on nutritional strategies.
• Design strength and conditioning protocols for injured athletes.
• Travel with primary team for all away competitions.
• This position frequently communicates with Cadet-athletes, coaches and staff who have questions related to proper technique and plans for physical development.  Must be able to exchange accurate information with Cadets, coaches and staff.
• Must be able to observe and assess physical movement and other sports performance concerns in coordination with the other members of the high performance and sports medicine team.

33% Secondary Team(s) 

• Oversee the analytics for (TBA) to include Polar, Forcedeck analysis, Norbord, wellness questionnaires, and performance testing.
• Working in collaboration with all High-Performance units, develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan for the assigned sports that optimizes the impact on the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly training reports.
• Collaborate with nutritionist on nutritional strategies.
• Design strength and conditioning protocols for injured athletes.

33% Other Duties

• Assist with scheduling, maintenance, supervision of weight room.
• Maintains Strength and Conditioning certification and acquires/maintains other required credentials, continuing education requirements and contact hours.
• Assist with mentoring of Cadets.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the strength facility.
• Maintains CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Stays abreast of current sports performance and analytic methods.
• Conducts self in a manner that demonstrates adherence to standards of professional performance. 
• Utilizes effective written and oral communication skills to promote and maintain effective working relationships with all significant parties.
• Abilities to set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, analyze problems, develop and implement effective solutions.
• Utilizes effective written and oral communication skills to promote and maintain effective working relationships with all significant parties.
• Abilities to set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, analyze problems, develop, and implement effective solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift heavy (>75lbs) objects.
• Perform duties during flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletics schedules.
• Travel as necessary per athletics schedules.
• Ability to move self and supplies from various locations to support physical development of Cadet-athletes in various facilities.

• Consistently operate computer and other productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, computer printer and inventory systems.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with Cadets, team members, USMA staff and vendors. 

• Consistently works in outdoor weather conditions when providing direct support and training at outdoor practice and competition facilities.

 

Travel 

• May be required as part of athletics event and practice schedule, regionally and nationally. May include overnight travel and can be up to 15% of annual time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• SCCC or CSCS Certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified
• Minimum of one year experience coaching at the collegiate or professional sports team levels. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must have exceptional skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge and willingness to follow NCAA, USMA, Patriot League and other governing bodies’ rules.
• Demonstrate good judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond quickly and deal successfully under pressure. Leads by example with high personal expectations, character, and appropriate advocacy for the department.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments despite various deadlines, competing requirements and changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology/sports science/or related field preferred. 
• SCCC Certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
• Experience with Catapult/Polar or other GPS systems.
• Two years’ experience in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Programming Languages—R, Python, SQL, MatLab.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization using Microsoft applications including Excel and PowerBi.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay Range

$18.00 to $21.00 per hour (maximum of 29 hours per week, for a 16-week period)

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply. Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. 

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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