Description
The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for student-athletes participating in the NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics program under the supervision of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Responsible for program design and implementation of assigned sports, assist with remaining sports, and assist with maintaining weight room area including health and safety standards. Work closely with coaches to develop team and individual programs based on the latest strength and conditioning techniques. Work closely with the certified athletic trainers to modify training programs to accommodate student-athletes in rehabilitation.
Requirements
Serve as the primary sports performance coach for assigned varsity sports teams.
Develop, implement, and monitor sports performance programs for designated teams.
Learn, instruct, and reinforce sports performance programs with assigned teams.
Knowledge of & commitment to NCAA and Lone Star Conference rules.
Instruct proper lifting techniques and provide appropriate spotting during training sessions.
Effectively and appropriately motivate student-athletes to achieve optimal performance.
Communicate and collaborate with coaching staffs regarding sports performance needs and goals for their teams.
Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with setup, operation, and maintenance of the Athletics Weight Room.
Prepare the facility for team training sessions and assist with routine maintenance and cleaning of the facility and equipment.
Maintain current professional certification through the NSCA (CSCS) or the CSCCa (SCCC).
Pursue continuing education (CEUs) and ongoing professional development to strengthen scientific and practical knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.
Identify and mitigate potential injury risks; implement emergency action plans and procedures in the event of injury.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
