Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning

EXPIRED

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Start Time

varied

End Time

varied

Hours Per Week

Other

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies

Salary

Anticipated Start Date

August 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date

July 31, 2025

Position Summary Information

| Position Purpose |
The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the overall organization, direction, supervision, and administration of Mansfield University’s NCAA Division II Strength & Conditioning program. The Head Coach will design, implement, assess, and monitor strength & conditioning programs for all 13 intercollegiate athletic teams. In conjunction with the Athletic Training staff, the Head Coach will assist in ensuring compliance with the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) rules and weigh-in procedures while ensuring the health and safety of the participants. The Head Coach is responsible for coordination of all functions associated with the intercollegiate athletics weight room including team schedules, upkeep and inspection of all equipment and security of the area. | | Description of Duties |
- Design, implement, assess, monitor all strength & conditioning activities for 12 NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs, plus Sprint Football - Helps to ensure compliance with CSFL rules and player health & safety as it regards weigh-in protocols and procedures - Schedules team strength & conditioning activities both in-season and out of season as well as creates summer programs for each sport - Participates in fund-raising activities to supplement the weight room budget - Plans equipment purchases in consultation with the Director of Athletics - Supervises and monitors student work study employees - May be asked (and required) to provide help on other campuses of Commonwealth University | | Decision Making |
Makes decisions that are consistent with Mansfield University and MU Athletics’ mission, vision, and core values and in consultation with Director of Athletics. | | Fiscal Responsibility |
Monitors all expenses associated with the strength & conditioning operation and reports such to the Director of Athletics. | | Supervisory Responsibility |
Supervises appropriate work-study students as assigned. | | Minimum Requirements Profile |
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field - Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) certification or comparable professional certification meeting NCAA requirements - Valid driver’s license - CPR, AED, First Aid certification | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field - Prior Strength & Conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate level - Playing or coaching experience in the PSAC or NCAA Division II | | Applicant Rating Criteria | | | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing - Tolerance for irregular hours and evening and weekend work - Possess a general understanding of NCAA rules and regulations and be committed to their implementation and adherence - Knowledge of proper weight room maintenance and preparation - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies - Demonstration through past accomplishment and behaviors or the ability to support Mansfield University’s principles and values of Character, Scholarship, Culture, and Service (http://www1.mansfield.edu/man...) and the university’s strong student-centered vision - Knowledge of or experience with budgeting, fundraising, student employment supervision | | Essential Functions |
- Working alone – 50% and working in groups – 50% - Sitting – 33.3%, walking – 33.3%, standing – 33.3% - Working indoors – 35% and outdoors – 65% - Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 10 pounds - Occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or greater - Occasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greater - Frequent reaching for objects at, above, and below the shoulder - Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects - Occasional fine manipulation with hands - Frequent simple grasping; occasional power grasping - Basic Math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide) - Reading skills including understanding written direction - Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents - Sensory skills (ie; visual, hearing, and speaking) - Keyboard skills |