Job Description:

General Position Summary:

Responsible for instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for select sports including training technical supervision evaluation and preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Performance and the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering sports performance/strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the studentathlete to their full potential. Will work primarily with mens basketball. Travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide studentathletes with outcome driven sports performance programs based on the physical demands of the sport and the injury profile of the studentathlete.

• Consult with assigned coaches in reference to sports performance/strength & conditioning programs and each sports specific needs.

• Conduct team by team introductions/reviews of sports performance/strength training and conditioning techniques.

• Provide assigned teams with workouts to perform during break periods.

• Create a positive culture of physical and mental wellbeing for the teams they work with and all Fairfield studentathletes.

• Facilitate specific programming and analysis develop a periodization plan for assigned team(s) throughout the year.

• Responsible for holding the standards for exercise in regards to technique. Evaluation of how well assigned teams perform the exercises prescribed.

• Provide specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the Sports Performance departments standards.

• Utilize available and emerging technologies to provide feedback and analysis to studentathletes and coaches.

• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Performance in all aspects of departmental operations.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience minimal at the University level as a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator

• Membership in the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) required

• CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification required

• CPR/First Aid Certification required

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

• Knowledge of strength training equipment required

• Working with mens basketball is preferred

• Experience working with athlete monitor systems data analytics and sport technology preferred

Education:

B.S. in either Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning/Human Performance/Exercise Physiology or related field with an emphasis on Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Performance. Masters Degree in related field preferred.

This position is based at Fairfield Universitys Fairfield CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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