Strength and Conditioning Coach - HEAD FOOTBALL SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH

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Job Title:

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

To develop, implement, and oversee weight training and conditioning programs for Intercollegiate Athletics. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Job Title:

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

To develop, implement, and oversee weight training and conditioning programs for Intercollegiate Athletics. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Oversee the weight training and conditioning of student athletes; make recommendations regarding safety of athletic conditioning and weight training programs and equipment.

Collaborate with athletic medical staff, student athletes, coaches, and administration regarding conditioning and weight training programs.

Maintain student athlete weight training files and records.

Counsel and motivate student athletes regarding conditioning and weight training programs.

Enforce policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and weight training facilities.

Assist in coordination of sports camps and clinics.

Leadership of a small department, unit, or major function and/or direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.

May work with Olympic sports team.

May supervise full-time employees and/or provide functional guidance on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Schedule and arrange supervision for weight training facilities.

Perform related duties as assigned

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise physiology, or related field. Two years experience in a full-time and/or graduate assistantship in collegiate and/or professional strength and conditioning coach program.

License/Certification:

Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) - OR - Certifed Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Knowledge Of:

Weight training and conditioning techniques *

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Training or instructing student athletes *

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *

Ability To:

Lift 100 pounds

Travel

Work non-traditional hours

Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Typically requires balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance sufficient to demonstrate, teach, and develop skills of student athletes. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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