Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management is hiring: Head Strength and Co
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Petersburg, VA, United States, 23805
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Job no: 5030269
Work type: Faculty (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, Colonial Heights, Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
Title: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
State Role Title: Strength & Conditioning Personnel
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
•Maintain knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position
•Develop and implement strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all NCAA intercollegiate athletic teams and the institution's rodeo team
•Hold regular meetings with the Athletic Training Staff and other medical related personnel to ensure that the overall development of student-athletes is balanced and effective
•Monitor the Virginia State University weight training facility
•Supervise department coaches, graduate assistants and work-study students that assist with the strength and conditioning program
•Interact and correspond with Head Coaches about the strength and conditioning program for their teams
•Conduct fall and spring testing of all athletes
•Keep accurate and up-to-date records of athletes in database
•Design and implement winter break and summer workout plans and schedules for all sports
•Coordinate summer workouts for athletes remaining on campus at VSU
•Supervise and monitor student-athletes while using facility
•Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
•Keep a monthly inventory of equipment in weight room
•Coordinate Weight Training Facility schedules
•Coordinate maintenance/replacement schedule of equipment with Assistant AD for Logistics and Assistant AD for Business and assist in obtaining information about new equipment needs and purchases
•Communicate with athletic training staff regarding student-athlete limitations and adjust workouts accordingly
•Advise coaches on pre-game, pre-practice protocols as well as post-activity needs
•Remain up-to-date on significant injuries sustained by student-athletes, as well as an analysis for future direction on training of injured student-athletes
•Collaborate to ensure that all the relevant parties (athletic training, medical staff, head coaches, and student-athletes) are all working on a singular plan for student-athlete optimal development
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Minimum Qualifications
•Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college.
•Must have and maintain certification by the National Strength And Conditioning Association (NSCA).
•Must have a current certification in CPR/AED.
•Must be a good motivator. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
•Must be organized in how to administer each conditioning program and be detail oriented in terms of record keeping.
•Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU.
•Must be able to drive a van to transport student-athletes. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
•2 years of work experience in strength and conditioning area
•Supervisory experience required
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
•Work is performed on a 12-month contract
•Work is performed during normal business hours but will include evening and weekend hours and requires occasional travel
•Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Additional Considerations
Master's degree in a Sports or Health Related field preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Briley
Phone: cbriley@vsu.edu
Email: cbriley@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 06 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Job no: 5030269
Work type: Faculty (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, Colonial Heights, Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
Title: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
State Role Title: Strength & Conditioning Personnel
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
•Maintain knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position
•Develop and implement strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all NCAA intercollegiate athletic teams and the institution's rodeo team
•Hold regular meetings with the Athletic Training Staff and other medical related personnel to ensure that the overall development of student-athletes is balanced and effective
•Monitor the Virginia State University weight training facility
•Supervise department coaches, graduate assistants and work-study students that assist with the strength and conditioning program
•Interact and correspond with Head Coaches about the strength and conditioning program for their teams
•Conduct fall and spring testing of all athletes
•Keep accurate and up-to-date records of athletes in database
•Design and implement winter break and summer workout plans and schedules for all sports
•Coordinate summer workouts for athletes remaining on campus at VSU
•Supervise and monitor student-athletes while using facility
•Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
•Keep a monthly inventory of equipment in weight room
•Coordinate Weight Training Facility schedules
•Coordinate maintenance/replacement schedule of equipment with Assistant AD for Logistics and Assistant AD for Business and assist in obtaining information about new equipment needs and purchases
•Communicate with athletic training staff regarding student-athlete limitations and adjust workouts accordingly
•Advise coaches on pre-game, pre-practice protocols as well as post-activity needs
•Remain up-to-date on significant injuries sustained by student-athletes, as well as an analysis for future direction on training of injured student-athletes
•Collaborate to ensure that all the relevant parties (athletic training, medical staff, head coaches, and student-athletes) are all working on a singular plan for student-athlete optimal development
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Minimum Qualifications
•Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college.
•Must have and maintain certification by the National Strength And Conditioning Association (NSCA).
•Must have a current certification in CPR/AED.
•Must be a good motivator. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
•Must be organized in how to administer each conditioning program and be detail oriented in terms of record keeping.
•Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU.
•Must be able to drive a van to transport student-athletes. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
•2 years of work experience in strength and conditioning area
•Supervisory experience required
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
•Work is performed on a 12-month contract
•Work is performed during normal business hours but will include evening and weekend hours and requires occasional travel
•Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Additional Considerations
Master's degree in a Sports or Health Related field preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Briley
Phone: cbriley@vsu.edu
Email: cbriley@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 06 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time