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About the Role

The Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning assists in the oversight and management of the Athletic Performance Center and provides comprehensive coaching to improve athletic performance, decrease potential for injury, and improve general health and wellness for assigned sports teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand and agree to abide by the mission of CBU and the CBU Athletics Department.
• Design and implement athletic-performance training programs as determined by the Director of Strength and Conditioning, ensuring a safe environment for student-athletes.
• Coach and demonstrate athletic movement exercises/drills for: warm-up, speed, agility, plyometrics, flexibility/mobility, strength training, Olympic lifting, and recovery strategies.
• Administer performance tests and movement screens for individuals and large groups (e.g., strength testing, speed testing, FMS, vertical jump).
• Implement practice and pre-game warm-ups, including movement preparation and other performance-related activities.
• Communicate with athletic training staff regarding the health status of student-athletes and potential training modifications.
• Coordinate with athletic training staff in designing, implementing, and monitoring end-stage rehabilitation, conditioning, and strength training for student-athletes recovering from severe injury.
• Coordinate with strength coaching staff and sports coaches regarding Athletic Performance Center team scheduling.
• Communicate and collaborate with sports coaches regarding team/athlete needs and progress.
• Provide general coaching on nutrition, recovery, nutritional supplements, and other performance-related subjects.
• Assist in the management and mentorship of volunteer strength coaches, student workers, practicum students, and interns.
• Assist with facility operations, including facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, and nutritional supplement restocking.
• Adhere to NCAA, Conference (Big West), and institution (CBU) rules, policies, procedures, ethical standards, by-laws, and regulations.
• Supervise the APC and other sports programs in the absence of the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.

Supervisory Responsibilities

In the absence of the Director of Strength and Conditioning, this position supervises student workers. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Ability to travel, including domestic/international air travel, and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong reading and writing skills appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly stand for long periods, run, jump, squat, bend, and perform other athletic movements requiring high coordination, skill, and strength with proper technique.
• Regularly lift and move an average load of 50 pounds to demonstrate proper movement technique.
• Engage in intense cardiovascular and strength training regularly.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers, and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• Work is normally performed on the training floor in an intense training environment, with high exposure to health and/or safety hazards.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.