The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for the design and implementation of year-round, sport-specific training programs for Alfred University intercollegiate athletic teams comprised of approximately 600 student-athletes with growth to 700. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will effectively train groups of student-athletes on techniques to improve strength, fitness, speed, agility, and flexibility. The coach must be able to motivate athletes and instill competitiveness while functioning in a team environment. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will collaborate with sport coaches and athletic trainers to ensure that student-athlete strength and conditioning training programs meet the goals of the team and individual.
The Head Coach will manage the operations, budget, equipment, and supplies of the Joyce & Walton Varsity Strength & Conditioning Center.
In addition, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will train, supervise, and schedule part-time assistant strength and conditioning coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers.
Salary: $ 61,612--$65,158 Annually
Essential Functions: Supervise part-time assistant strength & conditioning coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers
Consult with head coaches to determine team and individual strength, fitness, and conditioning needs
Design and implement sport-specific training programs for teams while using technology to assist with tracking of workouts
Emphasize programming on injury prevention and performance enhancement of student-athletes
Design and implement sport-specific speed and agility programs, as needed by applicable teams
Implement testing methods, based on current literature, to assess strength and fitness levels of athletes at appropriate times
Demonstrate and monitor proper exercise techniques that will be utilized in the strength and conditioning program, including but not limited to, Olympic lifts, strength and power training, speed/movement functional skills, flexibility, and conditioning
Collaborate with AU athletic training staff to develop and implement injury prevention programs and accommodate injured student-athletes to facilitate return-to-play
Educate student-athletes on proper nutrition, sleep, recovery, and other healthy living aspects
Maintain an environment in the Varsity Strength & Conditioning Center that is marked by the highest priority on safety, attention to detail, respect for all, commitment to improving, and teamwork
Oversee the general maintenance of the Varsity Strength & Conditioning Center to ensure it is both safe and impressive for current and prospective AU student-athletes
Support department initiatives (i.e., Annual Golf Outing, The Alfy’s)
Manage social media accounts for AU Strength & Conditioning
Other Duties & Responsibilities: Must be available to work a flexible schedule involving early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Must remain current on research in the strength and conditioning field as it relates to college student-athletes
Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s lives
Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students
Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience
Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
Effective written and oral communication skills
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