Asst Strength and Conditioning Coach

Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion. Collaborate with administration, Champion Performance team members, coaches, and staff to serve the needs of the athletics department from an athletic development perspective. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Works as an integrative member of the Champion Performance team to support the Vision of Liberty University Athletics and Mission of Champion Performance. 2. Assists the Head Strength Coach in all aspects of the staff including safety, procedure, protocol, hiring of staff, equipment purchases, staff development, program design, weight room design, staff education, recruitment of interns and volunteers, instruct interns and volunteers. 3. Provide instructional expertise and direction in the areas of speed, strength, and conditioning for assigned athletic programs including pre-season, in-season, and post-season workouts. 4. Maintain communication with administration and/or coaching staff relative to athletic development issues. 5. Work in coordination with nutrition and sports medicine staff to implement appropriate injury prevention and reconditioning programs as needed. 6. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, and services. 7. Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations. 8. Provide presentation of support to athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits for athletic programs. 9. Provide support, oversite, and direction for applied performance initiatives. 10. Other duties: Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or the area head. 11. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. 12. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Supervisory Responsibilities This position is responsible for supervising graduate assistants, interns and student workers. Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field. At least one certification: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW. Must maintain CPR certification all times. Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years of related experience at the NCAA Division I or professional level. Master's degree. Pursuit of two certifications: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW. Target Hire Date 2025-12-29 Time Type Full time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Careers Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 since 1971. Offering more than 700 unique programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty equips students with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow’s world.