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Saginaw Valley State University

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Saginaw Valley State University, , MI, United States,


Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Part-Time, Non-Exempt , Administrative/Professional

20 hours per week.
Hourly rate: $13.20

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great LakesIntercollegiate Athletic Conference invites applications for the position of Part-timeAssistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning to assist the head coach todevelop, promote and supervise all facets of the Strength and Conditioningprogram; assist the head coach to develop and execute strategies for thephysical preparedness of student-athletes for highly visible regional andnational competition; assist the head coach to organize and direct all aspectsof the Strength and Conditioning programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstratedknowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliancerules and regulations.
  • Ensuring that all relevant institutional, conference andNCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to player eligibility, recruiting,financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.
  • Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference andNCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
  • Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to acampus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
  • Responsible for the program design, organization, andimplementation of Strength and Conditioning activities as assigned by HeadStrength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Assist in collective departmental and individual recordkeeping for all programming, testing, and student-athlete assessments.
  • Establishing and maintaining professional interdepartmentalrelationships within intercollegiate athletics and academic programs.
  • Assisting in the purchase, maintenance and inventory of allequipment.
  • Assist in directing and managing recruiting efforts assolicited by members of respective sport assignments.
  • Assist in designing and implementing off-season trainingprograms for student-athletes.
  • Assist in all fundraising needs for the department.
  • Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes.
  • Assist with collaborating and maintaining continuingeducation programs.
  • Perform related and other duties as assigned by Head Strengthand Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision is received from Assistant Athletic Director forSports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision isexercised over Graduate Assistants and undergraduate Strength and ConditioningInterns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field.
  • CSCS certified within 90 days of start date.
  • Collegiate strength and conditioning graduate assistantship/internship experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Exceptional leadership skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
  • Willingness to travel nights and weekends.
  • Willingness to travel with programs as requested.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field.
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified.
  • Three years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate level or higher.
Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu

About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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