What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist position at Albright College?
Position Summary:
As head of strength and conditioning, this person is responsible for oversight of strength and conditioning and for creating and administering sport specific training programs for student athletes for a variety of varsity athletic teams.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, implement, and oversee sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all varsity sports teams.
- Conduct group training sessions and create weight room lifting schedules that focus on improving athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall fitness.
- Supervise assistant Strength and Conditioning specialist.
- Collaborate with head coaches and athletic trainers to develop and adjust training programs based on team needs, performance goals, and injury status.
- Maintain accurate records of training programs, athlete progress, and performance metrics.
- Develop and implement strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation in collaboration with athletic trainers.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and contribute to departmental goals.
- Bi-monthly inspection of all strength training pieces and free weight equipment and report any repairs or replacements to director of the fitness center.
- Monthly maintenance/lubrication to strength training machines.
Qualifications/Prerequisites:
- COMMUNICATION
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- SKILLS
- Computer/word processing skills
- Strong interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.
- EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
- Experience with development and management of strength training programs at the college/university level is preferred.
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology or related field.
- LICENSES
- Applicant must hold a nationally recognized Strength and Conditioning Certification, NSCA, CSCS and CPR/FA/AED Certification.
