Athletic Performance Coach, Men's Lacrosse and Women's Tennis
Penn State University · University Park, PA · 1 wk ago
Consulting$54k–$86k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position plans, evaluates, and implements the strength training and conditioning programs for intercollegiate athletics, team and club sports, and the University community; develops and enforces safety policies for training environments; selects and monitors athletic equipment; serves as an educational resource for classes, camps and clinics; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; acquires and maintains relevant professional certifications; follows NCAA and conference policies.Responsibilities
- Coordinate, design, implement, evaluate, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation.
- Customize programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance.
- Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions.
- Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; supervise the development of facility safety procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversee inspections and maintenance of facility.
- Ensure safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate.
- Apply knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods, maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field.
- Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class.
- Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules.
Requirements
- If filled as Strength Trainer - Advanced Professional, Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association.
- If filled as Strength Trainer - Intermediate Professional, Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree.
- Work Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Required Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Skills
- Evidence-based training techniques and methods.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field.
- Ability to serve as an expert and education resource.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $54,060.00 - $86,400.00.
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $86,400.00.Schedule
Not specified.Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Rothomgretment plans.
- Substantial paid time off.
- A generous 75% tuition discount.