Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376820

Job Summary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes regarding strength and flexibility needs.
• Discuss proper nutrition needs and practices.
• Write and implement individual training programs for athletes, Women's Basketball, and assigned sports teams.
• Assist in the managing, training, and mentoring of Undergraduate Health and Human Performance Interns.
• Work with Director of Sports Performance to assign coaches and teams to weightlifting time blocks.
• Oversee, stock, and manage fulling station 

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of resistance training principles and periodization.
• Understanding and appreciation of the major weight training philosophies such as Powerlifting, Olympic Weight Lifting, High Intensity Interval Training, and Functional Training.
• Knowledge of general and sport specific aerobic and anaerobic conditioning principles and periodization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents of said athletes, Athletic Trainers, Academic Counselors, Athletic and Academic Administrators, and Sport Coaches.
• Deep and sincere appreciation regarding principles of wellness, especially as it pertains to sleep, hygiene, and the importance of living and teaching performance nutrition and hydration principles.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and/or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.