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Assistant Strength & Conditioning /Assistant Women’s and Men’s Throws Coach

Washington and Lee University · Lexington, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducation$42k–$49k/yrFull-time

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

About the Role

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning / Assistant Women's and Men's Throws Coach provides all aspects of throwing event training and implementation, as well as meeting the specific needs of all athletic teams as designated by the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning. This position recruits student-athletes for all throwing events and assists in coordinating recruiting for all track & field events. The role serves as the assistant to the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning and as the throws coach for both women's and men's track & field programs.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning in all aspects of strength training programs for the 24 varsity sports.
  • Meets with coaches and student-athletes, devises full-season training plans, implements specific training plans for each throwing event, and assists with home track & field meet management.
  • Assists the Head Track & Field Coaches in upholding the respective program vision and objectives.
  • Maintains established goals of the program(s) through regular meetings and daily communication with track & field head coaches.
  • Recruits academically and athletically qualified student-athletes who will contribute to the men's and women's track & field teams.
  • Meets regularly with throwers to assess personal, academic, and athletic growth.
  • Designs and implements all training programs for all throwing events.
  • Teaches proper execution, techniques, and safety for all strength and conditioning programs and throwing events.
  • Travels to all track & field meets.
  • Works directly with the athletic training staff to monitor rehabilitation programs and develop post-rehabilitation programs for throwers and student-athletes in strength and conditioning programs.
  • Stays current on trends in strength and conditioning and track & field and participates in professional development.
  • Complies with all University, ODAC Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Center Manager, and Track & Field Head Coaches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Collegiate throws experience and collegiate coaching experience in both strength and conditioning and throws, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • NCAA-recognized strength and conditioning certification.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • First Aid/CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.

Physical Requirements

  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Working Conditions: Activities occur both inside and outside.

Types of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

The expected annual salary for this position is between $42,000 and $49,000. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L, benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

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