Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Job at Alabama A&M University, Normal, IL

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  • Alabama A&M University
  • Normal, IL

Job Description

Summary:

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach reports directly to the Athletics Director and coordinates and implements all necessary aspects of the Strength Program within the guidelines of the Athletics Department, the University, and NCAA rules. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Enables men and women student-athletes to perform to their physical potential in their sport through the development and management of individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training programs.

* Develops programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes; manages programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.

* Directing appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warm ups, and working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contests.

* Analyze and teach the fundamental skills of strength and conditioning.

* Assist with developing strength programs for all sports.

* Implement necessary safety measures in the weight room while conducting strength and conditioning programs.

* Assist with setting weight room schedules for various teams.

* Collaborate with sports 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 and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach certification (RSCC).

* Execute all duties and responsibilities within Alabama A&M University, South Western Athletics Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

* Work cooperatively with Athletic Training Staff to support the injury prevention and/or rehabilitation of Alabama A&M University athletes.

* Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, including weight machines and other strength and conditioning equipment, including regular inspection and recommendation on repair/replacement as necessary.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* Bachelor's degree.

* A proven record of integrity, high principles, and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Ellucian Banner.

* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

* Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.

* Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.

* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

* Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.

* Ability to put safety of student-athletes as a first priority.

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