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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Department Summary

Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) is a student-centered unit within the Division of Student Life whose work is guided by best-practice standards and interventions utilizing a multidimensional model of student well-being. SAAS oversees four key resources; Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF), Testing Accommodation Centers (TAC), and Academic Support and Access Partnerships (ASAP)  and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility by providing support services, advocacy, and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. SAAS  is strongly committed to outreach services to the academic community at large, promoting awareness of disability issues and providing support for equal access for all students. SAAS is a partner to students, faculty, and staff in the pursuit of developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The vision of Adaptive Sports & Fitness is to lead the state of Michigan and the nation in adaptive sport, fitness, and recreation by embracing diversity and inclusion and providing new opportunities to students and community members with and without disabilities. Adaptive Sports and Fitness is a multi-disciplinary recreational and competitive adaptive sports & fitness program that creates equitable opportunities for health and wellness for people with and without disabilities at the University of Michigan and in the greater Ann Arbor community. Adaptive sports & Fitness aims to increase awareness, knowledge, access, and opportunity in relation to adaptive fitness, recreation, and sport for all members of the community. Established in 2018, the program has quickly become nationally recognized for its competitive adaptive sports programs and work in the community to support the growth and development of adaptive sports.

Job Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Head Coach will provide leadership and oversight for Adaptive Sports & Fitness strength and conditioning programming. Develop and implement strategy, structure, and initiatives related to strength and conditioning. Analyze, compare, review and evaluate program activities and outcomes. This role will lead all strength and conditioning related coaching and athlete development. Represent the program with internal and external partners and stakeholders including serving on assigned committees to represent the department. This role will manage the budget allocated towards strength and conditioning. The position will be responsible for staff, student, and student-athlete development within strength and conditioning. This individual will provide a strategic approach for strength and conditioning and its operations. This position will provide direct supervision of the strength and conditioning program by creating and managing the budget, policies, procedures, and operations. 
 

Responsibilities*

Leadership and Program Oversight (40%)

• Work with the Assistant Director and Program Manager to create, implement, and assess the strategic plan for UM Adaptive Sports & Fitness, specifically focusing on strength and conditioning
• Develop, deliver, and  provide learning opportunities for students and the University community
• Support the Assistant Director to identify, establish, and steward donor, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities that support the growth of strength and conditioning programming
• Manage relationships with existing partners internally and externally to support the growth of strength and conditioning (Existing ASF stakeholders include, but are not limited to - Athletics,
• Recreational Sports, Disability Network, Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, United States Tennis Association, National Wheelchair Basketball Association)
• Manage the procurement of equipment, apparel, goods, and services for the strength and conditioning programming. 
• Work with athletics to support program activities; including collaborating with Athletics and their Strength and Conditioning department to access the varsity South Performance Center and
• Indoor Track Building for programming
• Ensure the proper use of all athletic training spaces, including safety and cleanliness, in accordance with facility policies and regulations
• Create and implement training programs for athletes on an individual and team basis to meet performance and athlete development goals with the head coach of each adaptive sport and in consultation with the Head Athletic Trainer for Adaptive and Club Sports and the UHS Physical Therapist
• Create and implement training programs for general members of ASF and community members to meet their physical fitness goals
• Identify opportunities for external funding through grants or sponsored projects that align with the Adaptive Sports & Fitness program scope and support the Assistant Director and Program
• Coordinator in the application process. 
• Ensure that risk management issues related to accommodations for  fitness, recreation, and sports are addressed, including participation waivers; provide a safe, secure and accessible environment for all scheduled activities and events. 
• Ensure that all appropriate certifications and required safety training are based on industry standards and best practices.
• Provide leadership for continued development of the Adaptive Sports & Fitness program
• Support student-athlete recruitment initiatives including informational meetings with highschool and prospective students, informational sessions with community based adaptive sport programs, and on-site visits to local adaptive sport events and competitions. 
• Serve on committees or work teams internal and external to University of Michigan to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and the growth and development of Adaptive Sports & Fitness. 
• Participate in and lead workshops, seminars, clinics, panels, and other speaking engagements that support an increase in awareness and knowledge of adaptive sports and inclusive recreation, trends in the collegiate adaptive sport landscape, and Adaptive Sports & Fitness projects and initiatives. 
• Collaborate with University colleagues to represent the Adaptive Sports & Fitness program.
• Support research efforts, data collection, and other testing initiatives in Adaptive Sports & Fitness through strength and conditioning programming to contribute to industry and program development and athlete development

Coaching (45%)

• Attend and coach all strength and conditioning practices (varsity and recreational) and competitions as needed to support coaches and athlete performance, health, and wellness
• Assess individual athlete strengths, weaknesses, developmental needs to create individualized and team training goals, programs, and lessons
• Identify practice plans and training programs that meet the learning methods and development needs of the athletes
• Lead the implementation, supervision and monitoring of all aspects of strength and conditioning including, but not limited to: speed, agility, flexibility, mobility programs.
• Effectively and properly motivate athletes to achieve their maximum potential in all areas of performance.
• Create and support research, testing, and data collection efforts related to strength and conditioning to identify opportunities for improvement, contribute to program development, athlete development, and the broader adaptive sport performance research environment
• Schedule and meet with each student-athlete regularly to review progress and evaluate their individual development
• Meet regularly with the head coaches of each adaptive sport, Head Athletic Trainer for Adaptive and Club Sports and UHS Physical Therapist to ensure integration of athlete training and health; review individual athletes, overall training program, make adjustments to training program
• Follow best practices as established by governing bodies and other coaching and education leaders in the adaptive sport landscape

Staff Oversight (5%)

• Provide supervision, direction, coaching and mentoring of staff, temp staff, interns, and volunteers that fall within the purview of wheelchair tennis

Fiscal Oversight (10%)

• Manage the operating budgets of areas of oversight; ensure compliance of operations with Department, Division, and University policies. Purchase and maintain inventory of all equipment and gear as needed.
• Maintain inventory of all equipment and gear including supply orders.

Other Requirements: Evening and weekend work responsibilities, as needed; be on-call to provide leadership during times programs and facilities are operating; attend professional development opportunities, as assigned; other duties as assigned.
 

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise-related field
• A nationally accredited certification in strength and conditioning by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Specifically either the NSCA CSCS and/or the CSCCA SCCC
• 1 or more years of relevant experience with the primary job responsibility of S&C Coach                       
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED
   

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management and Communication, or related field 
• At least 2 years of experience in a strength and conditioning coach role
• Experience in leading fitness and/or strength and conditioning programming for people with physical disabilities
• A strong knowledge of strength and conditioning safe and best practices as established by the NCAA and the NCCA
• Knowledge of NCAA D1 sport; policies, structures, systems, rules
• Experience with adaptive sport industry standards, rules, regulations, and policies
   

Additional Information

Candidate Characteristics:                                                                                                             

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture, including direct experience working with students, faculty, or staff with diverse backgrounds and identities
• Understanding of inherent risks related to Adaptive Sports and athletic activity and willingness to enforce risk management requirements for the University
• Demonstrate current knowledge of the collegiate adaptive sport landscape and the socio-cultural and institutional factors that impact a collegiate adaptive sports program
• Strong communication skills
• Proven effective leadership and management
• A highly collaborative and consulting style within and outside of the organization                                                           
• An ability to make difficult decisions with diplomacy and inclusion                                                                                      
• An innate capability of understanding organizational and student needs and interests                                                      
• A history of having high levels of trust and integrity                                                                                                  
• An ability to motivate staff and student-athletes towards a common vision and high performance                                            
• An innovative attitude                                                                                                      
• Motivation to create productive learning experiences for students who participate in recreation      

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility

This role will be responsible for managing the budget allocated towards the strength and conditioning program. This role will be responsible for managing the equipment and resource needs for the wheelchair tennis program.

Working conditions

Expected to work early morning, evening hours and/or weekends. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as necessary.

Physical requirements

Ability to support the needs of athletes and participants at practices and competitions, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Direct reports

Temporary staff, student interns 
 

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.