Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

FLSA Classification

Full-time Exempt

Reports to

Director of Athletics

Job Description

Summary/objective

Serve as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Manage all operations and development of the program to include individual student-athletes and group/team training for Randolph Athletics.

The position involves working directly with sport head coaches and athletic training staff to design and implementation of training programs to help optimize conditioning injury prevention and overall physical and mental wellness. It includes monitoring training sessions and tracking progress.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs in-season off-season and pre-season for all varsity athletics programs in accordance with NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards guidelines.
• Monitor and teach proper techniques for strength conditioning.
• Reduce the likelihood of sports-related injuries or aggravation of existing injuries during practice sessions and/or scheduled contests
• Meet Randolph NCAA and ODAC regulations and obligations including operating budget and fiscal responsibilities.
• Evaluate and prioritize weight room strength and cardio equipment needs.
• If available train supervise and evaluate part-time graduate assistant and/or volunteer assistants.
• Responsible for assisting head coaches in supervising the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques preseason preparation of student-athletes and post-season completion of program administrative duties.

Additional Duties

• Hire and supervise weight room student workers including managing budget and hours.
• Provide general counsel guidance and inspiration to students regarding their overall success particularly including utilizing new student orientation activities career services academic success programs living successfully in the residence halls and behaving within the Colleges student conduct expectations.
• Promote good sportsmanship.
• Assist as needed in developing positive alumni relations and fundraising efforts to support a competitive Div. III athletics program.
• Assist with facility maintenance and equipment upkeep to ensure a clean safe and functional training environment.
• Perform additional departmental administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model and encouragement of student-athlete participation in mentoring or other service programs.

Competencies

• Current standard first aid CPR and AED certifications.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and ODAC policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong motivation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively with students staff faculty and coaches.
• Ability to positively influence public relations between the Athletics Department the campus and the community.
• Computer and database skills necessary.

Supervisory responsibilities

If available directly supervise assistant(s) graduate assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).

Work environment

Serves as a member of the Department of Athletics. Reports to the Director of Athletics. Must work effectively on a regular basis with members of the faculty and staff members in Athletics Admission Student Affairs Alumnae/Alumni Relations Institutional Advancement and other College offices.

Physical demands

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors exposure to various weather conditions including temperature extremes. Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather. Must have the physical ability to walk lift up to 50 pounds run bend twist climb see hear and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Travel

Travel to/from athletics events as requested. Travel to NCAA and/or ODAC meetings and/or professional development workshops required as necessary.

Required education and experience

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree and a commitment to the values standards and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college.
• Current relevant professional certification by an independent agency such as the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certificate.

Preferred education and experience

• A masters degree preferred with an emphasis in exercise science exercise physiology or physical education.
• Experience with the development and management of strength training programs at the college level.

Additional eligibility requirements

Must have valid Virginia drivers license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

None

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is anequal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sex(including pregnancy) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status political beliefs or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring promotion termination placement transfer layoff recall compensation and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.