Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of North Florida Alumni Association; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Athletics department is seeking an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead weight room training, classroom instruction, and program development. The role emphasizes coaching student-athletes, data-entry duties, and collaboration with coaches and sports medicine staff to meet program goals.

Candidates should hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, and be prepared to fulfill background checks, Title IX reporting, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
• Background check and potential credit check.
• Must report sexual misconduct under Title IX as required by campus policy.

Responsibilities

• Coach student-athletes in proper lifting techniques and conditioning.
• Perform routine daily responsibilities related to the operation of the sports program, including data-entry, record keeping and NCAA compliance logs.
• Assist in recruiting acceptable student-athletes for the UNF athletic program.
• Support head coach with scheduling, equipment oversight and supervising part-time staff.
• Adhere to NCAA, conference and UNF regulations and report violations as required.
• Develop yearlong training cycles for all UNF athletic teams in collaboration with coaching staff and sports medicine.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

Department

Athletics, Strength & Conditioning

Compensation

$40,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach’s primary responsibility is the coaching and instruction of the strength and conditioning programs. Approximately 80% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of strength and conditioning through weight room/facility training and classroom training through the use of video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 20% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is working alongside coaching staff and other administrative duties.

Job Functions:

• Assist in the coaching and instruction of the student-athletes in proper techniques and decision-making in strength and conditioning programs.
• Perform routine daily responsibilities related to the operation of the sports program. Work could include computer data-entry, routine record keeping, and compliance logs required by the NCAA.
• Assist in recruiting acceptable student-athletes for the UNF athletic program.
• Perform other duties as prescribed by the head coach. Could include clinic participation; scheduling; overseeing equipment needs; overseeing part-time staff or other related functions.
• Adheres to all institution, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Reports all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies and guidelines.
• Develop yearlong cycles designed for all UNF athletic teams, in conjunction with the goals set forth by the sport coaching staff and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Works directly with the sports medicine staff developing and monitoring rehabilitation programs and post-rehabilitation of student-athletes.

Supervision Exercised

Assist in supervising volunteers, student assistants, etc.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Head Coach

Required Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

For more information about this position, please contact Brian Bert at [e-mail].

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at [phone] or [e-mail].

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.