Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Summary:

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will serve as a fitness content expert and provide management and programming for an innovative dynamic and collaborative effort to promote a culture of integrated well-being. This position will be responsible for continuing the growth implementation and evaluation of comprehensive movement and exercise programs. This position will serve as the primary strength and conditioning coach for 58 club sports and work closely with colleagues to market and evaluate movement experiences and programs. This position provides direct supervision to a team of student employees. The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach reports to the Director of Mueller Center RecWell and Club Sports.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in in Kinesiology Exercise Science or related field from an accredited institution
• One (1) or more years experience working as a coach assistant coach or intern in the field of strength and conditioning
• One of the following:
  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification
  • NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach certification
  • CSCCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified certification

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree inKinesiology Exercise Science or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience training athletes of all abilities in a variety of sports
• CSCCa SCCC certification

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of strength training speed agility flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to motivate a variety of student-athletes
• Ability to initiate develop and maintain contacts appropriate to an effective strength and conditioning program
• Ability to convey a clear and concise message while communicating both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Representative Job Duties:

• Develop and implement an integrated health and wellness program model associated with strength and alternative options to increase the overall health and well-being of the campus community. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for club sport teams general student population faculty staff and other permitted to use the Mueller Center. Collaborate with Club Sport Athletic Trainer to develop rehabilitation programs for club athletes and with campus appointed medical director to assist individuals with specific health related needs to achieve lifestyle and fitness goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by creating educational content and seminars on strength conditioning and wellness for students faculty and staff interested in learning more about general fitness.
• Provide management marketing and evaluation of a comprehensive fitness program aligned with RecWells eight dimensions of well-being. Expand Lift & Learn program for the general population combining structured strength training sessions with brief educational components.
• Work with Assistant Director Fitness and Enrichment to expand group fitness opportunities to include dynamic weekly classes as part of the semester offerings. This includes the facilitation of strength-based classes hosted in the weight room.
• Assess and evaluate programs using KPIs and both quantitative and qualitative data; prepare quarterly and annual reports with recommendations.
• Supervise and monitor performance of student employees assigned to the Mueller Center weight room.
• Recommend program related purchases including fitness equipment and assist with annual budget projections.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with students staff faculty and community partners to advance a culture of integrated well-being.
• Design all phases of training for club sports; including daily/weekly training sessions assessing and evaluating athletes physical performance tracking progress and adjusting programs accordingly. Provide education workshops that allow participants to practice movements ask questions and receive coaching feedback. Including incorporating nutrition into all aspects of the strength program including club sport athletes students faculty and staff.
• Facilitate and teach weekly fitness classes as part of the semester offerings. Examples include: TRX workout Circuit Training Strength & Sculpt and Functional Training.
• Maintain relevant wellness certifications to expand wellness programming for the general campus populations (ex: NASM-CNC NBC-HWC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift:

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel:

Driving:

Incidental driving possible but not required

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $62354 / yr

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().