Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, or related degree from an accredited institution.

Experience in the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength and conditioning programs for men and women.

Scope of the position requires the ability to perform and/or demonstrate various physical strength exercises and assist other performing those exercises.

Excellent communication skills.

Supervisory and management skills required.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Current certification in CPR/AED.

Ability to teach, demonstrate, and supervise proper techniques for strength, speed, conditioning, agility, and flexibility exercises within the program, while maintaining a safe training environment.

Strong organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Science, Athletic Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.

Additional Certifications such as USAW, CES, PES, FMS, etc. a plus.

1-2 years of NCAA strength and conditioning experience.

Experience and understanding of an integrated high-performance model.

Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.