Assistant Sport Performance Coach/Assistant Director of the Buck Fitness Center

With groundbreaking in July 2021, Centre Athletics is constructing the $65 million Initiative for Wellness and Athletics Excellence (IWAE) project.  The transformational facility will feature a new indoor fieldhouse, with a 200-meter track plus indoor turf, a 50-meter natatorium, a new baseball facility, plus a new stadium for football, lacrosse, and track and field.  Included in this strategic initiative is over 6,000 square feet of additional strength and conditioning space.   

Job Description

 Under the supervision of the Assistant AD for Sport Performance, this position provides assistance in the training of individuals and teams, as well as the day-to-day function of the Buck Fitness Center.  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Serve as the primary Sport Performance coach for designated teams;

• Oversight of specific sports strength and conditioning program as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sport Performance;

• Assist in the design and implementation of specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for student-athletes including individualized, comprehensive and year-round programs for athletics department’s 253 intercollegiate athletics programs;

• Assist in the supervision and instruction of all aspects of weight training, conditioning, and nutrition;

• Collaborate with coaches and athletic training staff on overall conditioning, rehabilitation and welfare of student-athletes for assigned programs;

• Design and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs for assigned sport specific programs;

• Maintain certifications and continue to further education in the field of strength, speed and conditioning;

• Coordinate and oversee daily operation of the Control Desk to ensure security and member/guest service policies and procedures are followed;

• Supervision and scheduling of work-study employees;

• Conduct activities in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;

• Represent Centre College to students, parents, community, alumni, and the general public;

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

• Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity.

• Act on behalf of, and when needed, perform the duties of the Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance in his/her absence.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Previous experience with strength and conditioning in a collegiate setting as a student-athlete, student employee, or employee is preferred.  The individual selected for this position must either possess a valid CSCS certification or be able to obtain this certification upon being selected for employment.    

Knowledge and Skills

Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.  Team work attitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced, highly-successful Division III athletic department a must.  Knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations.  Previous experience with strength and conditioning or fitness center management is a plus.  Current strength and conditioning certifications a plus. Additional qualifications include being self-motivated, visionary, positive, energetic, eager to teach, supervisory experience, and the ability to foster a team environment is needed.  

Physical Requirements:

 Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 100 pounds.                             Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.

Character and Values:

This position requires a person to be of high moral and ethical character and values who demonstrates unquestionable integrity, trustworthiness, a sense of duty, loyalty to the organization, selflessness, leadership, and humility.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Tickets