Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mount Saint Mary's University; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mount St. Mary\'s University seeks an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist the Head Coach with oversight of the Strength and Conditioning Program for 25 NCAA Division I sports.

Responsibilities include program development, testing, and implementation of sports science technology, with scheduling managed around non-traditional hours. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, CSCS or SCCC certification, CPR/AED, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• CSCS through NSCA or SCCC through CSCCA.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from Head Coach.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices to ensure health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes.
• Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s sports as required.
• Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned.
• Implements and reports sports science technology and software.
• Oversees safe and correct execution of exercise technique.
• Communicates effectively with athletic trainers and coaches.
• Willingness to work non-traditional schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Adheres to all department, university policies and NCAA/MAAC rules.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Skills

CSCS/CSCCA

CPR/AED

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Description:

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with general oversight of the Strength and Conditioning Program for the university’s 25 NCAA Division I sports. Team assignments based on experience and facility scheduling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops strength and conditioning programs for male and female student-athletes with review from the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.


• Maintain knowledge of best practices to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes.


• Supervises and coordinates strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s sports as required.


• Performs strength testing and evaluation as assigned.


• Implementation and reporting of sports science technology and software.


• Oversees strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique.


• Effectively communicates with athletic trainers and coaches.


• Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.


• Responsible for adhering to all department and University policies and procedures and the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and the NCAA.


• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.


• Other duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field


• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA)


• CPR/AED Certification


• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree


• 2+ Years of relevant work experience


• Previous experience programming and coaching for Women’s Basketball

Salary Range

$42,000 - 46,000/year

(Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)

Employee Benefits:

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program.

For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time