Athletics, CPR Certification, Coaching, Defibrillator, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Exercise Science, Health Science, Microsoft Excel, NCAA Regulations, Physical Education, Physiology, Sports, Staff Training
Reporting to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, the assistant coach will be directly responsible for developing a comprehensive strength & conditioning program for Cheerleading.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree preferred from Accredited institution in: Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Kinesiology, Physical Education or related Health Science program.
- NSCA CSCS certified
- Ability develop and implement strength and conditioning programs that will allow student athletes to condition and train in such a way as to successfully compete on the NCAA Division I level
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with High Level strength and conditioning programs for sports listed
- USAW certified or proficient in Olympic Lifting
- CPR with AED certification
- Kettlebell competence
- Aerobic & anaerobic conditioning experience
Typical Duties:
- Work cooperatively with sport coaches to develop and implement individualized strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes of assigned teams.
- Conduct physical screening/assessment of individual student athletes of assigned teams, and implement customized, corrective exercises.
- Maintain National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
- Execute all duties and responsibilities within Lipscomb University, Atlantic Sun Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Work closely with head strength coach and coaching, athletic training, & sports nutritionist staffs
- Work cooperatively with Athletic Training Staff to support the injury prevention and/or rehabilitation of Lipscomb University athletes.
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, including weight machines and other strength and conditioning equipment, including regular inspection, recommendation on repair/replacement as necessary.