Assistant Sports Performance Coach (Strength and Conditioning)

Description

 

 

Assist Head Sports Performance Coach with all facets of strength and conditioning program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on strength and conditioning skills and techniques, educating on strength and conditioning rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. During period of appointment, this position will report to Head Sports Performance Coach, and will be assigned to sport programs tbd. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assist in designing, instructing and supervising student athletes in the following:
• Proper techniques of strength training movements
• Energy system development prescriptions
• Speed and power development
• Testing and evaluation protocols

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Description

 

 

Assist Head Sports Performance Coach with all facets of strength and conditioning program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on strength and conditioning skills and techniques, educating on strength and conditioning rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. During period of appointment, this position will report to Head Sports Performance Coach, and will be assigned to sport programs tbd. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assist in designing, instructing and supervising student athletes in the following:
• Proper techniques of strength training movements
• Energy system development prescriptions
• Speed and power development
• Testing and evaluation protocols
• Mobility and flexibility methods
• Nutritional education
• Collaborating with strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic training staff and athletic administration:
• Work in conjunction with athletic training staff and team physicians to promote student-athlete well-being and effective rehabilitation and treatment for injured student-athletes
• Take part in weekly strength and conditioning staff meetings.
• Educate and collaborate with individual sport coaches regarding appropriate training load, pre-competition meals, appropriate warm ups and team cultural alignments
• Assist coaches in communications with prospective student-athletes regarding strength and conditioning methods and practices
• Assist in the training and supervision of student interns and fellows
• Create and maintain proper records and databases
• Assist in all operations and maintenance of strength and conditioning equipment
• Assist in all facets of nutrition station maintenance

 

  Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
• 2-3 Years prior experience in strength and conditioning, preferably at the collegiate level
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

 

  Core Competencies

 

• Relationship building skills; understanding the importance of empathy and service in the engagement with all members of the community
• Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel, work on nights and weekends.
• Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
• Strong teamwork and team facilitation
• Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
• Understands, values and respects diversity and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment

 

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

 

Additional information:

This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. 

 

The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

- Condensed summer 4-day work week

Tuition & Education benefits

Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: [https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

](https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits)APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.

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