Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the position ofAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will report to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Amherst College Strength and Conditioning Program including designing developing and supervising Strength and Conditioning programs for various club and varsity programs as well as other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; early morning and into the evening work shifts will be required.

This is a 10-month/year non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Design and implement Strength and Conditioning Programs as primary Strength and Conditioning Coach for Womens Basketball Cross Country Swimming and Diving Mens Soccer Squash Womens Rowing (club)

• Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with supervising and implementing Strength and Conditioning Programs for Mens Basketball Mens and Womens Ice Hockey Mens and Womens Golf Mens and Womens Lacrosse Womens Soccer Mens and Womens Tennis

• Work with Head Sport Coaches and Student Athletes to ensure the specific Strength and Conditioning needs of each sport are met under the guiding principles of accepted scientifically based information

• Work with Sports Medicine Staff to modify Strength and Conditioning programs around injury and/or integrate back into a routine after rehabilitation is completed

Facility Maintenance/Organization

• Assist in cleaning organizing and maintaining the Wolff Fitness Center to help provide a clean and safe atmosphere for the Amherst College Community

Catapult GPS System Management

• Distribute collect data analyze and manage all aspects of the Catapult GPS system for the Soccer and Lacrosse programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science Physical Education Health Sciences or related field

• Proof of certification by the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC)

• First Aid/CPR/AED certified

• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record that is insurable by Amherst Colleges motor vehicle insurance carrier

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate professional or private level

• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to understand and comply with all NCAA NESCAC and Amherst College rules and regulations

• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

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