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Posted: 21-Jan-25

Location: La Verne, California

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Sports Medicine Sports Medicine - Strength & Conditioning

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Internal Number: 5939494

Coach, Strength & Conditioning

Job Description Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, this position assumes the role of Strength and Conditioning Coach within the program and all duties associated with it. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes across various sports, aiming to optimize athletic performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall physical fitness by utilizing evidence-based training methods, while collaborating closely with head coaches and athletic training staff to achieve specific sport-related goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Red Cross First Aid/C-PRO certified.Must hold at least one of the following certifications:CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).USA Weightlifting (USAW) level 1 or Sports Performance Coach.

Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human Performance preferred.

Specific Duties:


DESIGNS TRAINING PROGRAMS: Designs and implements strength and conditioning training plans for athletes and teams during both traditional and non-traditional seasons, including workout schedules and equipment instruction. Creates periodized training plans incorporating strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, and recovery exercises.Percentage of Time: 23%



COACHING/TEACHING:: Oversees training sessions and motivates athletes. Demonstrates proper lifting techniques, speed, agility, and flexibility training. Provides guidance to athletes during training sessions. Assesses athletes’ performance before and after a program session.Percentage of Time: 22%



ATHLETE MONITORING Tracks progress through regular testing, observing form, and adjusting training plans as needed. Conducts assessments to identify individual athlete strengths and weaknesses, and tailoring training programs based on specific sport demands.Percentage of Time: 22%



COLLABORATION with SPORT COACHES: Facilitates a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, & the strength and conditioning staff. Meets with sport head coaches to align training goals with team strategies and address specific athlete needs. Conducts an annual needs-analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coach and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.Percentage of Time: 8%



COLLABORTATION with the ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF: Coordinates with medical staff regarding athlete injuries and rehabilitation programs.
INJURY PREVENTION: Incorporates exercises designed to address potential injury risks specific to each sport.Percentage of Time: 10%



CLASS CREATION: Designs and instructs curricular wellness and strength and conditioning classes, as needed.Percentage of Time: 5%



DEPARTMENT COLLABORATION/PARTICIPATION: Assists with home events such as, but not limited to: Home games supervision, Senior Blanket Night, Hall of Fame, SCIAC and NCAA Championship event.Percentage of Time: 5%

Abides by and complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and SCIAC rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the University, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics, Deputy Director, or the Compliance & Student Services Manager. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, or a designee assigned by the Director of Athletics.Percentage of Time: 5%

Salary Range
Maximum: $75,000
Minimum: $68,750

Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu

Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation

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