Head Strength And Conditioning Coach

Job Title Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Working Title Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Position Type Staff Department Administrative

• Athletics Posting Number 201201513 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to manage the strength & conditioning program for Delta State Athletics' teams, working closely and effectively with head coaches and the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program. The Certified Strength and Conditioning coach will serve in the Department of Athletics and assist in the daily operations of the weight room.

This position will facilitate the strength and conditioning training of athletes. They will assist with the development of exercise routines and nutritional intake, exercise supervision, tracking athlete progress, and adjusting exercise plans accordingly. The Strength and Conditioning coach both designs and implements full-scale fitness programs as well as provide educational outreach related to Health and Wellness grant.

Strength and Conditioning Coaches are leaders and, therefore, must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be assertive and make decisions. In order to successfully manage athletes and their training, coaches must also be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple overlapping tasks and priorities.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Design training programs

• Work with head coaches to design training programs geared towards sport-specific goals to maximize athlete performance and minimize injury; Evaluate athletes

• Observe training, practice, and performance to assess strengths and weaknesses and implement into programs accordingly; Maintain athlete records

• Keep detailed, accurate, and updated records in order to track progress, communicate with coaches, and use data in order to assess training programs effectiveness; Oversee program's budget; Oversee graduate assistants to facilitate program implementation to thirteen collegiate sports.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in related field (exercise science, kinesiology, etc.). Demonstrate strength and conditioning experience; Possess Strength and Conditioning Certification; Possess CPR/ First Aid Certification.

Advanced skills preferred, but not required: Experience in university athletic department; Experience managing a fitness or weight training facility; Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in related field (exercise science, kinesiology, etc.). Demonstrate strength and conditioning experience; Possess Strength and Conditioning Certification; Possess CPR/ First Aid Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced skills preferred, but not required: Experience in university athletic department; Experience managing a fitness or weight training facility; Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/18/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes