Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Summary:
The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball will carry out all aspects of sport performance for assigned teams while adhering to NCAA, American Athletic Conference, University, and Departmental rules and regulations. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of both Rice University and its Intercollegiate Athletics Program. In addition, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will support the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports in the daily operation of the facilities, administrative responsibilities, and other departmental duties as assigned.

Workplace Requirements:
On-campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Equitably travel with assigned teams as needed and/or directed. This travel should in no way interfere with your responsibilities with your other team(s) and/or the S&C Department. If travel is warranted, you will first consult with and receive permission from the Director of Strength and Conditioning, as well as ensure that all other responsibilities are accounted for beforehand.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in the sports performance/strength and conditioning field

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association

• CPR/AED Certified

Skills:

• Knowledge of NCAA legislation, participating conference bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a sports program

• Demonstrated track record of creating positive, high-energy, productive, and supportive working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, fellow strength & conditioning teammates, and departmental colleagues

• Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated good sportsmanship and ethical behavior

• Highly organized, with good time management and sound judgment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

• Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills

• Ability to multitask, work independently and as a member of a team, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in various environmental conditions

• Commitment to promoting an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to NCAA, American Athletic Conference, University, and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative, and stress tolerance in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, non-traditional work hours, extended periods without days off, travel, and be on call as a regular part of the position

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, supervise, and monitor sport-specific, periodized strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams, aligning with the physiological demands of each sport and individual athlete needs

• Conduct comprehensive performance assessments and evaluations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in student-athletes

• Collaborate with Athletic Training, Sports Nutrition, Academics, Mental Health, Sports Science, and Sport Coaches to monitor, assess, and develop protocols for training load, neuromuscular fatigue, recovery, athlete readiness, and other performance factors

• Demonstrate and instruct proper lifting techniques, exercise mechanics, and movement patterns to ensure athlete safety and maximize performance gains

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all training data, testing results, and program progression

• Effectively and properly motivate, educate, and communicate with student-athletes to achieve maximum potential in all areas of performance

• Assist the Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning with all assigned tasks

• 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, implement emergency medical procedures

• Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned

• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, non-traditional hours, extended periods without days off, travel, and be on call as a regular part of the position

• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on/off playing surfaces

• Adhere to and implement industry-accepted, scientifically supported methodologies for all varsity athletic programs. Methods must be evidence-based and properly implemented into the overall training plan for each athlete

• Utilize advanced athlete monitoring systems (e.g., GPS, force plates, velocity-based training) to track athlete progress, workload, and recovery to help drive data-driven insights to optimize performance

• 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), other credentialing organizations, and the State of Texas

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and Rice University’s Department of Athletics