Strength Coach

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As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

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About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

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Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

University System of Georgia (USG) Statement of Core Values

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

1. Integrity - We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
2. Excellence - We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
3. Accountability - We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
4. Respect - We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the HeadStrength and ConditioningCoach will design and implement thestrength and conditioning program for all Valdosta State athletic teams and student-athletes. Position will also be responsible for the teaching of beginning, intermediate and advanced weight training andstrength and conditioning classes. Position includes some weekend and holiday work based on specific sport seasons and team travel.

Responsibilities

Department Summary

The VSU Athletics Department has the opportunity for a successfulStrengthand ConditioningCoachto work with our award-winning Division I athletes and contribute to our overall campus community by providing instruction in Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Weight Training. In this vital role, you will serve approximately 20-25% of your time sharing your expertise through weight training courses each semester. The remaining 75-80% of your contributions will focus on developing our athletes to maximize their athletic performance through safe and effective exercise principles.

Typical Allocation of Duties

Develop and oversee speed, strength, and conditioning programs for sports teams - 40%
Oversees, plans, and coordinates the strength and conditioning program for all sports teams on a year-round basis, including speed, strength and conditioning schedules, fundamental instruction and all team work outs.

Collaboration - 35%
Collaborate with all head coaches to plan, organize and facilities the strength and conditioning needs of each sports team.

Facility and equipment maintenance - 25%
Maintains proper strength and conditioning equipment and monitors strength and conditioning facilities. Makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment.

Supervisor Expectations

In order to maintain accreditation standards and fulfill the teaching role of this position, candidates eligible for employment must possess a Master's degree inHeath, Physical Education, Human Performance ora related fieldfrom an accredited institution.

Ideal candidates will have one or more certifications including:CSCCa-SCCC and/or NSCA-CSCS Certification, CPR, AED and first-aid certification.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Design a strengthand conditioning program for 12 NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic teams plus the athletic department's competitive cheer and dance teams so as to optimize performance and decrease injury potential.
• Teach proper weightlifting, speed, agility, and conditioning techniques.
• Encourage and motivate student-athletes to train and perform to their maximum potential.
• Schedule teams and supervise workouts of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with the Gulf South Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist in the implementation of rehabilitation programs prescribed by doctors and athletic training staff.
• Supervisestrengthand conditioning graduate assistant staff.
• Teach beginning, intermediate and advanced weight training andstrengthand conditioning classes (approximately 25% of workload).

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and over three (3) years of related work experience. Strength and conditioning specialist certification.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon thejob-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
• Job-specific training such as:
  • FMLAand Worker's Compensation training for supervisors
  • Budget Manger training
  • Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard)
  • Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources atcroark@valdosta.edu.

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