Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Pool

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public research university in Miami is seeking candidates for future Athletic Department Strength and Conditioning vacancies. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with National Strength and Conditioning Certifications. Responsibilities include enhancing student-athletes' physical development through training programs, supervising weight training techniques, and ensuring injury avoidance and performance improvement. The position may involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.
• Must have National Strength and Conditioning Certification.
• Experience in creating sports specific programs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance physical and mental development of student-athletes.
• Create and implement sports-specific programs.
• Instruct and supervise proper weight training techniques.

Skills

Expertise in Strength and Conditioning

Creativity in training program design

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Strength training equipment

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and an affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305‑348‑2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

How to Apply

Internal Applicants: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications. To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Prospective Applicants: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications. To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Job Category

Administrative

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of relevant experience.

In addition, must possess one of the following National Strength and Conditioning Certifications:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Certificate (CSCS) or
• Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or
• Certified Strength Coach (CSC)

Job Summary

We are looking for potential candidates for future Athletic Department vacancies, who have expertise in the Strength and Conditioning field.

Duties Include

• Enhances the physical and mental development of student‑athletes through the establishment of specific training programs and activities to increase the performance of student‑athletes in both practice and competition. Assists to ensure proper techniques and designs training strategies for both injury avoidance and improved performance.
• Creates and implements sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and cardiovascular conditioning of the student‑athlete.
• Instructs, educates and supervises all student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.
• Assists with the general operation and maintenance of the Athletics' weight room, along with enforcing safety procedures.
• Attends athletic events as requested and when feasible.
• Assists with developing and coordinating the schedules of student‑athletes while in the weight room.
• Consults with athletic training staff to determine the participation status of injured student‑athletes and works with the athletic training staff to enhance the rehabilitation programs for student‑athletes.
• Monitors the progress of each student‑athlete through verifiable records and maintains written documentations regarding status.
• Assists with developing and implementing policies affecting the strength and conditioning program.
• Maintains communication with departmental staff, coaches and medical staff.
• Uses vehicles to transport students and recruits as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Co-Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Performs other related tasks as required or as directed by the Director of Strength & Conditioning, Head Coach, Sr Associate Athletic Director. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.