Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coach
Job Description

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY
The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning
program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and
teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to
sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches
strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches
to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the
Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and
Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and for establishing policies,

Strength and Conditioning Coach
Job Description

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY
The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning
program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and
teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach devises training plans according to
sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches
strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches
to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the
Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and
Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and for establishing policies,
plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Ability to visually monitor
athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and
moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.

• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED)

certifications

• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
• Experience and/or expertise in strength and conditioning programming
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills
SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED)

certifications.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Knowledge of current NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre- season for
all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices
and our country's Long-Term Athletic/Fitness Development Model.

• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening

of injured athletes.
Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches.

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RESPONSIBILITIES Cont’d
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Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with
the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team's
athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
Complete an annual budgetary proposal for the program that includes routine maintenance, purchase of new
equipment, and staffing needs.
Determine and reinforce expectations for athlete conduct that mirror the school's expectations for curricula
and extra-curricular activities, as stated in the school's Student Code of Conduct.

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PERIPHERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design and instruct curricular strength and conditioning classes, as needed.
Supervise and coordinate the strength and conditioning club, which serves as a school to careers exposure.
Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

The Federal Government requires that every individual hired since May 31, 1987, complete the I-9. This requirement is
in response to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Form I-9 has been developed to verify that persons are
eligible to work in the United States.
ABOUT US
Rust College is a historically black college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Rust is a private, coeducational, four-
year, residential, comprehensive Liberal Arts institution, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1866,
the college faculty, staff and students are comprised of diverse, social, cultural, ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds.
The college is located 35 miles east of Memphis, TN with forty-seven buildings on a one hundred twenty-six-acre
campus. Often referred to as the "citadel on the hill", the campus and historic town provide the perfect backdrop for
fulfillment of the mission to equip and inspire students for excellence and service in their communities and throughout
the world.

RUST COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY\AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TO APPLY
Persons interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript of the highest
educational level completed, and three references, including contact information, to careers@rustcollege.edu.

(Please put the job title in the subject line; you may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents).

Angela Williams, Associate VP for Human Resources
Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635

Closing Date: Posting Date:
Open Until Qualified Applicant is Found 11/2025

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