Position Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach
Department: Athletics
Position Summary: The Strength & Conditioning coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for all men and women student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs. The Strength & Conditioning Coach is expected to affirm, model, and cultivate the Christ-centered mission of Warner University and the Athletic Department.
Responsibilities:
- Experience running or directly involved with Football strength & conditioning.
- Develop and manage individual and group weight, strength and fitness training programs.
- Develop programs by evaluating current physical condition, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes.
- Monitor progress and provide an assessment of development.
- Knowledgeable of the sports-related injuries and proper prevention methods; collaborate with athletic training personnel to ensure all preventative and rehabilitation concerns are addressed - staying up-to-date on latest research/methods.
- Organize lifting schedule for individual and group athletic programs.
- Select, organize and administer testing procedures in a manner that ensures the collection of valid and reliable performance charts.
- Daily management and maintenance of the weight room and equipment located in the Tye Athletic Performance Center.
- Routine meetings with sport coaches.
- Developing and collaborating with interns.
- Effectively communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally.
- Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of community and fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, and accomplishment.
- Attend/Assist with other Warner University events as needed.
- Work extended days and weekends; ability to travel for athletic events by car, bus or plane (when applicable).
- Refrain from the use of profanity, obscene gestures, and illegal drugs; be a positive role model on issues of language, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
- Attend and participate in regular department staff meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Athletic Trainer.
Qualifications:
- Supportive of Warner's mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models. The successful candidate is expected to display a commitment to Christian education, especially as it addresses the relationship between faith and individual/group strength training programs. As such, preference will be given to candidates with some degree of theological education or experience in Christian education within a biblically orthodox, evangelical context.
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience in responsible position involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength training programs for men and women (1-3 years' experience).
- Requires certification from CSCS or CSCCa, and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Experience overseeing or being involved with running multiple programs at once.
- Exceptional teamwork ability as the position necessitates working closely with coaches and students.
- Strong motivational skills.
Working Relationships: The Strength & Conditioning Coach is a member of the Athletics Department and reports to the Athletic Director.
Work Schedule: Work schedule varies greatly depending on lifting schedules; frequent early morning and/or evening work; occasional out-of-town, overnight travel.
Candidates must submit all of the following:
a letter of interest
- a curriculum vitae/resume
- a faith statement that contains both a personal testimony and a thoughtful response to each paragraph of the university's official statement of faith (https://warner.edu/the-university/who-we-are/full-statement-of-faith/)
- copies of all transcripts (these can be unofficial copies of your transcripts at this time)
- the names, titles, and contact information for three (3) to five (5) professional references
Applications will not be reviewed unless and until all requested materials are submitted.