Accountabilities:

• Ensuring training philosophies are approved by the Director of Strength and Conditioning
• The use of independent discretion and judgment in creating strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports programs
• Instructing student-athletes in proper and safe weight training techniques, plyometrics, speed development drills, conditioning exercises, and agility movements that are current and scientifically valid
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with a diverse population of student-athletes, coaches and staff
• Responsible for overall strength and conditioning program development, execution, and instruction as it pertains to student-athlete sport performance and physical well-being including:
  • Program development based on sport specificity, seasonality and competitive strategy, progressive instruction, and acclimation, sports nutrition education and counseling, and injury rehabilitation programming and instruction
  • Unchallengeable authority for all strength and conditioning programming and implementation including timing, frequency, type and volume to promote safe and effective performance of student-athletes.
  • Ensures all student-athlete injuries are properly reported to appropriate medical staff and that student-athlete injuries are accommodated appropriately in student's strength and conditioning program
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and protocols ensuring a safe and effective environment in the varsity weight room by inspecting all equipment, appropriately setting up the facility, and monitoring each team's training sessions, when staffing permits

• Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:
  • NCAA
  • specific conference
  • athletic department
  • university policies
• Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes, including but not limited to personal accountability, solution driven problem solving, teamwork, and embracing evolving university and divisional priorities

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Prior coaching, graduate assistant, or intern experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning setting.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field.
• Two years of coaching at the collegiate level.
• Strong background in teaching or coaching ground-based movements.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field is required.

Other Information:

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