Assistant Coach Strength & Conditioning/Coordinator of Fitness Center

Scope

Connecticut College Athletics seeks an Assistant Coach Strength & Conditioning/Coordinator of Fitness Center to provide the student-athlete with the tools to develop and optimize their athletic capabilities. Reporting to the Director of Athletics. This position works to further Connecticut College's Athletics & Strategic Plan for Competitive Success and ensure that student-athletes are provided a top-notch strength & conditioning program throughout the academic year. Provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the college and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders on and off the field.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with members of the Sport Performance Team to support athletes through a preventative and holistic model of athletic performance
• Design and implement a sport-specific training program for teams as determined by the Sports Performance Team and Coaching Staff that fully utilizes training times from flexible weekday schedule. To ensure we are maximizing the training opportunities for all 28 varsity teams to which you would be responsible for half the teams. The schedule should be coordinated with the members of the Strength & Conditioning Team to ensure coverage during those hours
• Submit an annual report to the Director of Athletics summarizing the following two areas: Strength & conditioning report for your varsity teams detailing programs, in-person workout contact hours, results, and recommendations for improvement. How you contributed to the goal of competitive success
• Know of and abide by rules, policies, and procedures of the department, College, and all organizations of which the College and teams are members (NCAA, NESCAC, etc)
• Design training programs with an emphasis on programming on injury prevention and performance enhancement of student-athletes. Write and implement year-round efficient periodized strength training programs for student-athletes from specific teams
• Work collaboratively with coaches from specific teams to design programs that determine team and individual strength, fitness, and conditioning needs. Monitor athletes during workouts to maintain safe, positive, and effective sessions
• Work with coaches from specific teams to write and implement efficient dynamic team warm-up programs
• Assists with the general operation and maintenance of the varsity athletics & weight room and fitness center, along with enforcing safety procedures
• Supervises the fitness center during summer operating hours Monday – Friday
• Maintains verifiable records and written documentation regarding all team and individual workouts
• Research and remain current on developments in the strength and conditioning field. Have a willingness to learn and improve as a strength-and-conditioning professional.
• Assist with oversight of college fitness center and staff
• Conduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards in regard to behavior on campus and in relationships with student-athletes and members of the College community

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• CSCS certification from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule involving early mornings, evenings during the week day. Available for a few weekends a year to support NCAA teams
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strength and conditioning programming with skills beyond minimal level of qualification
• Ability to teach, lead, and counsel collegiate student-athletes
• Possess strong communication skills and be willing to take initiative
• Strong customer service orientation; positive, helpful, and resourceful
• Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable
• Proven leadership, teaching and organizational skills
• Knowledge of NESCAC & NCAA Division III rules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-tasking environment, with a strong sense of principles and ethics in regard to the welfare of student athletes
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at Connecticut College
• Strong motivational skills and team player who will contribute the athletic department management team

Preferred Qualifications

• Field of Expertise: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or Strength & Conditioning
• USA Level 1 weight lifting preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in a collegiate setting is preferred