Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Job Location:
Florence, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
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Job Summary
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidates education experience and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.
- Description
This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive program for the training of student-athletes to maximize their potential for athletic performance and injury prevention; collaborating with coaches and athletic trainers to organize and design strength power speed agility and flexibility programs for student-athletes; maintaining safety hygiene and efficiency of the weight facility; supervising individual and team workouts; displaying a positive attitude demonstrating enthusiasm providing positive energy and communicating effectively with student-athletes coaches and staff.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.- Essential Job Duties
Teaching/Coaching (51%)
- Develop and implement individualized strength & conditioning programs for student-athletes in assigned sports programs;
- Implement all comprehensive programs and provide instructions to student-athletes;
- Independently manage supervise and control the day-to-day operations of the weight room used by the sports programs assigned;
- Supervise training sessions and teach proper lifting techniques;
- Preform all warm-up and cool-down activities for student-athletes at games and practices;
- Educate student-athletes on proper nutrition and rest and recovery;
- Educate student-athletes on proper physical and mental health and monitor their progress;
- Run multiple team workouts throughout the year;
- Provide individual instructions and sessions to student-athletes.
- Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;
- Travel with the sports teams;
- Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as needed;
- Perform regular inspections and recommendations on repairs/replacements as necessary;
- Communicate compatibly and cooperatively with other staff coaches student-athletes and personnel within the division;
- Maintain the strength and conditioning facility and establish policies and procedures for its safe operation;
- Maintain adherence to NCAA ASUN UAC and university rules regulations policies procedures and processes;
- Support the philosophy goals and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
- Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors as needed;
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other responsibilities as assigned in an administrative capacity these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.
ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:
As the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the University of North Alabama you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the Universitys athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any University rules policies regulations or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing University staff employees.- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree is required;
- Minimum of three years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach including technique instructions and program design required;
- Three or more years of collegiate experience preferred;
- Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations preferred;
- Experience with supervision of staff is preferred.
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:- Current valid drivers license in good standing is required;
- Certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program isrequired;
- First Aid CPR and AED certification renewed annually is required.
- Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions please email or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
