Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with sport coaches athletic trainers administrators support staff and student-athletes
• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for selected sports programs
• Supervise other strength and conditioning staff
• Partner with athletic training in the implementation of return to play/rehab protocols as needed
• Manage the training schedule in the various athletic performance facilities
• Perform other duties as necessary

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelors degree (Preferably in exercise science or a closely related field)
• CSCS or SCCC Certification required

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience in strength and conditioning or a related field
• CPR/AED certified or must obtain certification within three (3) months of appointment

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches administrators support staff and athletes
• Knowledge of sport-specific strength and conditioning needs techniques and safety rules & regulations
• Ability to analyze interpret communicate and adhere to University Crossroads League and NAIA policies procedures rules and regulations
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including student-athletes parents coaches athletic trainers staff and students

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.