Assistant Club Lifting Team Coach

Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Powerlifting Coach to support the growth and development of the club powerlifting program. The Assistant Coach will assist with daily team operations athlete development strength training competition preparation and overall program management. This position works closely with the Head Coach and Campus Recreation staff to provide a positive safe and competitive environment for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in powerlifting strength and conditioning coaching and working with athletes in a collegiate or competitive setting.

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting team practices strength training sessions and skill development activities.
• Provide instruction and feedback on proper powerlifting techniques including squat bench press and deadlift mechanics.
• Support athlete development through individualized coaching goal setting and performance feedback.
• Assist with creating and implementing training programs based on athlete experience levels and competition goals.
• Monitor athlete progress and help track training performance meet preparation and strength improvements.
• Promote proper lifting techniques injury prevention strategies and safe training practices.
• Assist with competition preparation including meet planning athlete weigh-ins warm-up procedures and meet-day coaching.
• Travel with the team to select competitions as needed.
• Assist with recruiting onboarding and retention efforts for student participants.
• Support team administrative responsibilities including communication scheduling equipment organization and program needs.
• Maintain a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship accountability inclusion and student development.
• Follow all Stevens Institute of Technology Campus Recreation and club sports policies and procedures.

Required:

• Previous competitive powerlifting experience and/or coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of powerlifting techniques programming and competition rules.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and motivate student-athletes.
• Commitment to athlete safety and development.
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends based on team schedules.

Preferred:

• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience coaching athletes with varying skill levels.
• Experience preparing athletes for USAPL USPA or similar powerlifting competitions.
• CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain).

• Approximately 15 hours per week.
• Schedule will primarily consist of evening practices athlete development sessions administrative support and occasional weekend competitions.
• Hours may fluctuate throughout the academic year based on training cycles and competition schedules.

The Assistant Powerlifting Coach reports directly to the Head Powerlifting Coach and works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Club Sports.

Department

Club Sports

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act the hourly base range for this position is $16.00-$16.00 per hour. This range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education skills internal equity market data and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget qualifications and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation such as incentives stipends or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook available at:

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including but not necessarily limited to race color religion creed sex national origin nationality citizenship status age ancestry marital or domestic partnership or civil union status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as other federal seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students faculty and staff.

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