Details
Posted: 29-Apr-24
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Strength & Conditioning
Sector:
Professional Sports
Internal Number: JR25519
Job Summary The Strength and Conditioning Coach is a ten-month full-time position responsible for the design and implementation of training programs for all varsity athletic teams. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing and implementing year-round strength training and conditioning programs for varsity teams in collaboration with head coaches.
- Motivates, monitors and directs safe and effective training programs for team and individual workouts. Teaches proper technique for all lifts and movement training.
- Collaborates with athletic trainers to effectively train teams and accommodate injured student-athletes.
- Supports education of student athletes regarding supplements, nutrition, sleep and other healthy living practices with guidance from athletic training room.
- May work with fitness center members as a personal trainer in June and July.
- Assists in all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program with a moderate level of direction. Assists in development and implementation of new wellness initiatives.
- Communicates and collaborates with a variety of individuals, including the sports medicine staff, coaches, administrators, and various offices on campus providing wellness events and services.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
Athletic Trainer - State of Illinois, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross or Other, National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) - Board of Certification
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science or related field.
- Master's degree.
Experience:
- Experience working as a coach, assistant coach or intern in the field of strength and conditioning.
- Prior experience in higher education.
Certifications:
- Certified in strength and conditioning by NSCA, CSCS or CSCCA.
- Required to maintain a CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
- Driver's license
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of and commitment to NCAA DIII rules including sports medicine best practices.
Preferred Competences
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills: listening, verbal, written and interpersonal.
- Ability to analyze movement, make corrections, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to set annual goals and work towards achieving them.
Working Conditions
- Ten-month, full-time position.
- Flexible hours including early mornings & evenings.
- Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.
- Carry or lifts loads of 50 to 99 lbs.
- Use computers extensively for 2 hours to 4 hours.
- Operate equipment necessary to perform job.
- Perform strenuous physical exertion at times.
- Push/pull objects of 50 to 99 lbs.
- Travel to various off-campus locations.
- Travel to various on-campus locations.
- Use Standard Work Station Equipment.
- Use Standard Office Equipment.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
- List of 3 References (preferred)
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