Strength and Conditioning Fellow

Job Summary

Responsibilities

   
• Design, implement, supervise and monitor all facets of strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams        
   
• Instruct proper lifting technique and assist in spotting when necessary.
   
• Assist in facility supervision and operations to include hours of operation, general maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
   
• Monitor equipment check out.
   
• Assist in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of all teams when required.
   
• Effectively and properly motivate athletes to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance.
   
• Anticipate potential risks of injury, have the ability to implement emergency medical procedures.
   
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with fellow strength & conditioning teammates, athletic administration, fellow Student-Athlete Health and Welfare teammates and sport coaching personnel.
   
• Maintain all required strength & conditioning certifications and memberships.
   
• Maintain current CPR/AED certifications.
   
• Anticipate potential safety risks, take measures to remove them, and in the event of an injury, have the ability to implement emergency medical procedures.
   
• Provide a high level of customer service and communications at all times to all entities.
   
• Adhere to and implement industry accepted, scientifically supported methodologies for all varsity athletic programs.  Methods must be tested and properly implemented into the overall training plan for each athlete.
   
• Establish and maintain collaborative alliances with multiple stakeholders at the University of Michigan.
   
• Use technology and social media to foster an effective and efficient overall experience for student-athletes and department team members.
   
• Contribute to the development of an environment for team members and student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse.
   
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and other credentialing organizations and the State of Michigan.
   
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, Big 10 Conference, University of Michigan, and University of Michigan Department of Athletics.

Required Qualifications*

   
• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or other related field.
   
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association.
   
• CPR/AED certification.
   
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills.
   
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a member of a team, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
   
• Ability to lift objects in excess of 140 pounds, stand for extended periods (in excess of 8+ hours), work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on / off playing surfaces.
   
• Ability to create positive, high-energy, productive and supportive working relationships with student athletes, coaches, fellow strength & conditioning  teammates and fellow Student-Athlete Health and Welfare teammates.
   
• Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, life-long learning and continuous improvement.
   
• Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to NCAA, Big Ten Conference, University and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
   
• Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements as established by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the State of Michigan, and other credentialing and/or licensing entities.
   
• Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
   
• Organizational and analytical skills with the ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support student-athletes and the mission of the University of Michigan, the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Student-Athlete Health & Welfare.
   
• Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
   
• Must provide a high level of customer service.
   
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, non-traditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the position.

Desired Qualifications*

   
• Master's Degree in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise related field.
   
• USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach / Sport Performance Coach or equivalent (e.g.  Totten Training Systems, UKSCA, BAWLA, etc.).