What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-149 Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach - Department of Athletics position at West Chester University?
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach.
West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level including designing, implementing, and monitoring sport specific strength and conditioning training programs for individual athletes and varsity teams.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university.
Responsibilities include:
- Design, implement, and monitor sport specific strength and conditioning programs for varsity student athletes
- Collaborate with coaches and athletic trainers to improve team performance and reduce the risk of injury
- Coordinate with athletic trainers to develop strength and conditioning programs to support athlete rehabilitation
- Collaborate with Sports Nutrition Department to support athlete health including nutrition, body weight, and body composition
- Teach proper resistance and exercise training technique
- Teach proper running and weight training movements
- Teach Olympic style lifting
- Conduct pre-season and off-season fitness evaluations
- Support strength and conditioning facility and team schedules
- Maintain required documentation for all strength and conditioning programs
- Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and, in the event of an injury, implement emergency medical procedures
- Assist in the maintenance of weight rooms, equipment, and facilities
- Train and supervise student employees and interns
- Follow and demonstrate support for all policies and regulations of West Chester University, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association including NCAA policies on banned substances
- Maintain professional certification per CSCCA and NSCA policies and regulations
- Assist with administrative duties
- Other duties as assigned
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with college or professional teams
- Current certification in strength and conditioning by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association (SCCC)
- Current certification in CPR
- Current First Aid certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field
- Programming experience
- Experience implementing plyometrics
- Experience with speed development and conditioning
- Experience coaching Olympic style lifts
- Experience using sports science applications such as Vald, Gymaware, and Teambuildr
- Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA policies and regulations
Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.