Assistant Strenght Coach

Florida International University in Miami is seeking applications for a Assistant Strenght Coach. FIU is a member of Conference USA and offers seventeen (17) NCAA Division I sports programs. The successful candidate will Enhances the physical and mental development of student-athletes through the establishment of specific training programs and activities to increase the performance of student-athletes in both practice and competition. Assists to ensure proper techniques and designs training strategies for both injury avoidance and improved performance.

• Assists with developing and implementing policies affecting the strength and conditioning program.

• Maintains communication with departmental staff, coaches and medical staff.

• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.

• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and Department rules and policies pertaining to the position of  Strength and Conditioning Coach. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.

• Creates and implements sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and cardiovascular conditioning of the student athlete.

• Instructs, educates and supervises all student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.

• Assists with the general operation and maintenance of the Athletics' weight room, along with enforcing safety procedures.

• Attends athletic events as requested and when feasible.

• Assists with developing and coordinating the schedules of student-athletes while in
  the weight room.

• Consults with athletic training staff to determine the participation status of injured student-athletes and works with the athletic training staff to enhance the  rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.

• Monitors the progress of each student-athlete through verifiable records and maintains written documentations regarding status.

• Creates and implements sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and cardiovascular conditioning of the student-athlete.

• Performs other related tasks as required or as directed by the Director of Strength & Conditioning, Head Coach, Sr Associate Athletic Director. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Instructs, educates and supervises all student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.