Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time position responsible for enabling 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. This coach will develop programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, and demonstrating proper performance of exercises. The position reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. To be considered for this position, candidates must be certified as a strength and conditioning specialist.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Understand and follow UMAC, SLIAC, and NCAA rules and regulations, including those that pertain to training teams and individuals – in season and out.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time position responsible for enabling 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. This coach will develop programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, and demonstrating proper performance of exercises. The position reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. To be considered for this position, candidates must be certified as a strength and conditioning specialist.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Understand and follow UMAC, SLIAC, and NCAA rules and regulations, including those that pertain to training teams and individuals – in season and out.
• Work outside traditional business hours and weekends
• Design and implement a comprehensive injury reduction and performance enhancement program (strength development, speed development, power development, movement capacity development, etc.) for all team sports.
• Work closely with head coaches and sports medicine staff to design appropriate programs for teams/individuals and monitor athletic performance.
• Utilize sports science data within TeamBuildr to monitor athletic performance.
• Collaborate with sports medicine staff regarding the rehabilitation process and return to play protocol of injured student athletes.
• Maintain equipment in the Wetterau Center Weight Room and other athletics facilities as necessary.
• Manage a budget for the Wetterau Center Weight Room and TeamBuildr software
• Team Zoom/Virtual meetings and coaching with student-athletes during holidays, summer breaks, and any other extended closures when athletes may be off campus.
• Supervise weight-room work study students.
• Supervise on-campus internships for exercise science majors.
• Maintain NSCA Certification by achieving the required CEUs for each reporting cycle as outlined by the NSCA.
• Maintain a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Three years of demonstrated successful strength and conditioning experience at the high school or college level. Commitment to attend assigned weight room sessions.

Skills:

• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, UMAC, SLIAC, and NCAA.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote.
• A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from the College.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent the department and College in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15+ each year)

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226

Salary Description

Exempt

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