Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enables student-athletes to perform to their physical potential in respective sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength and fitness training program.

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and preseason for all 26 NCAA Division III athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices

• Manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development for each student-athlete and team.

• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured student-athletes.

• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among each sport coaching staff.

• Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.

• Work with campus dining services to develop and craft optimized nutritional plans for athletes to help maximize peak performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Education:S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance required. Master's degree preferred. Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR, and automated external defibrillation AED certifications.

• Experience: 1-3 years of minimum experience coaching strength and conditioning at the high school, collegiate, or professional level preferred

• Licenses and Certifications: Must hold at least one of the following certifications: CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA, SCCC from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association CSCCA, USA Weightlifting USAW level 1 or Sports Performance Coach.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervision of student worker staff in the Athlete Weight Room facility.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.