Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut Sports Performance Department is seeking applications for a full-time position of Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach to assist with the design and implementation of sports performance programs to enhance athletic performance, minimize injury potential and support our student-athletes and coaches in the pursuit of championships.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently design integrated scientific based training programs and demonstrate the ability to implement these programs in a safe, competitive, and disciplined environment that is both physically and mentally demanding
• Provide facility supervision and report on both individual and team progress, as well as any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Olympic Sport Performance
• Collaborate and assist with current Sports Performance Staff and communicate with all support departments including Athletic Training/Sports Medicine/Sport Nutrition
• Travel and weekend hours
• Strict compliance with NCAA regulations and policies of the University and the program conference
• Assist teams with on campus recruiting efforts
• Assist with supervisory responsibility of strength and conditioning interns

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in sport/exercise science related field
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS by the National Strength and Conditioning Association) or SCCC (from CSCCa)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with coaching staffs and Sports Medicine staff
• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience independently programming and conducting training sessions for sport-specific teams at the collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach
• USA Weight Lifting Level 1 (USAW1) certification
• Experience in the use of Force Plates, VBT assessment tools, wearable technology
• Possesses student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its sports performance program