Strength & Conditioning Associate

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Job Summary

The Strength & Conditioning Associate is responsible for instructing on specific protocol for specific sports team program design related to individual concerns, seasonal needs related to peaking for particular events and time considerations for 1-3 Olympic Sports Programs.  Will also work with other strength & conditioning staff to ensure the program ‎instruction and design methodologies for their respective sports are consistent across the area. Implement strength, agility, speed, flexibility and conditioning programs with the student-athletes.  This includes technique instruction, demonstration of techniques and skills, motivation, development of discipline, testing and evaluation of athletes performance related to area of sports performance. The position is for 1 year duration with the option for an additional 1 year renewal for a maximum of 3 years.

Job Summary

The Strength & Conditioning Associate is responsible for instructing on specific protocol for specific sports team program design related to individual concerns, seasonal needs related to peaking for particular events and time considerations for 1-3 Olympic Sports Programs.  Will also work with other strength & conditioning staff to ensure the program ‎instruction and design methodologies for their respective sports are consistent across the area. Implement strength, agility, speed, flexibility and conditioning programs with the student-athletes.  This includes technique instruction, demonstration of techniques and skills, motivation, development of discipline, testing and evaluation of athletes performance related to area of sports performance. The position is for 1 year duration with the option for an additional 1 year renewal for a maximum of 3 years.

Required:

• BA/BS in area that provides a knowledge base in exercise physiology and athletic performance.  
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength & Conditioning ‎Association or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)  
• Must demonstrate a high energy level at all times.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with both coaches and athletes.  
• Must stay abreast of program and design methodologies for their respective sports within Athletics.  
• Must on their own initiative, research the industry to stay on the cutting edge of skills and technology. 
• Must be able to work with all coaches and athletes interchangeably to ensure consistency across the Sports Performance area.  Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules & regulations.  
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.  
• Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.  
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including: student-athletes, parents, coaches, staff, and students.  
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, data query, Internet, etc., necessary. Knowledge of the physiological adaptations of the human body to active exercise; of teaching the safe and correct techniques in execution of weight training, speed development and conditioning.  Knowledge in the use of weight training equipment (isotonic, isokinetic, isometric, variable resistant) is needed.  
• Ability to motivate and evaluate specific individual psychic and physical needs respectively.   ‎

Preferred:

• MS/MA in area that provides a knowledge base in exercise physiology and athletic performance
• 6 months of strength/conditioning and sports performance experience
• ‎Experience in collegiate setting   

Additional Information:  

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• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply