PURPOSE
The Strength and Conditioning Coachs primary purpose is to design, implement, and direct sport performance-based curriculum for university intercollegiate sports. The Strength and Conditioning coach will also perform professional and administrative services essential to the successful implementation and development of the program. The coach is also responsible for providing strength and conditioning services for the Universitys athletic department. The coach is required to evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that could enhance the benefit of the strength and conditioning program. The coach will also work in conjunction with the sports medicine staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform components of the strength and conditioning programs to include teaching a performance-based curriculum. Instruct student-athletes about physical preparation, health, and nutrition, safety, and recovery responsibilities. Teach exercise techniques to reduce potential injuries. Manage the athletic weight room facility. Schedule team and individual training and development sessions. Operate within the guidelines of Lincoln University GLVC and NCAA Rules and Regulations. Maintain facility equipment. Compile and interpret summary data relative to individual team development. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or NCAAGLVC regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, coaches, and administration. Proficient in the use of a computer for data entry and word processing.
REQUIREMENTS
B.S. degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university required. Certification in Strength and Conditioning is required, with options including Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association. Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use is preferred at the time of hire and will be required prior to participation in any countable athletic-related activities as defined by the NCAA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights and heights. Ability to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills, and be able to walk long distances. Ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.
NOTICE
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holders responsibility.