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Lawrence, KS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title

Assistant Coach

Wagnon-Parrott Athletic Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning is responsible for maintaining a top quality comprehensive strength and conditioning program for the University of Kansas Athletics Department. The position will adhere to the standards established by the Assistant AD Sports Performance including utilizing recommended weight training conditioning flexibility plyometrics and nutrition principles. The position also communicates with the Assistant AD Sports Performance coaching staff and sports medicine staff regarding aspects of the student-athletes nutrition progress of training and injuries.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Develop design implement and administer strength training programs unique to the assigned team sport and to each individual student/athlete using discretion and independent judgment.
  • Develop and determine realistic goals rules expectations and motivations for assigned teams and each individual student-athlete using discretion and independent judgment;
  • Interact with team trainers and medical staff in designing developing and implementing rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes
  • Prepare periodic evaluations and progress reports regarding the progress conditioning and training of the student-athletes.
  • Demonstrate good judgment in coaching responsibilities including orienting student-athletes and staff to proper equipment use appropriate conditioning techniques and use of the most up to date training and conditioning concepts
  • Participate in clinics and lectures on strength and conditioning upon request
  • Monitor appearance maintenance and organization of equipment in training facilities
  • Assist in the education and enforcement of weight room rules
  • Assist in scheduling and organizing the daily use of the Anderson Strength Facility
  • Assist in the evaluation and recommendation in the procurement and maintenance of all equipment
  • Demonstrate good organizational skills
  • Assist in providing continuing education opportunities for strength staff
  • Maximize and assist in all recruiting opportunities with student-athletes on campus as requested
  • Exhibit respect and concern for student-athletes and support student-athletes academic effort and integrity
  • Assist as requested in the preparation implementation and monitoring of the budget
  • Attend all meetings and perform other duties as requested
  • Advise the Assistant AD
  • Sports Performance of issues that arise from NCAA NSCA and other accredited certification bodies as well as The Big 12 Conference related to Strength and Conditioning
  • Exhibit Division I knowledge experience and expertise in all actions.
  • Adhere to Health System University Athletics big Twelve Conference and NCAA policies and procedures
  • Maintain knowledge of Health System departmental activities sports schedules and procedures
  • Foster cooperative relationships with fellow staff members within the department
  • Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members
  • Exhibit professional decorum at all times
  • Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 1 or more years year of Track & Field strength and conditioning coaching experience including strength training Olympic lifts plyometrics speed development conditioning flexibility and nutrition


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university


Required Licensure and Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) within 180 Days
  • Level 1 Weightlifting Coach - United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) within 180 Days

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-48736

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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