Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mount St. Mary's University; Saint Anthony (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 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, seeks an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the Head Coach in overseeing the university’s strength and conditioning program for 25 NCAA Division I sports.

The role involves developing programs, supervising athletes, and coordinating with athletic trainers and coaches. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Exercise Science, CSCS or CSCCA certification, CPR/AED, and demonstrate excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• CSCS certification through NSCA or CSCCA certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices for athlete health and safety.
• Supervises conditioning programs for men's and women's teams.
• Performs strength testing and evaluation.
• Implements and reports sports science technology and software.
• Ensures proper execution of exercise techniques.
• Communicates effectively with athletic trainers and coaches.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• Adheres to NCAA/Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Strength & conditioning

Program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

CSCS or CSCCA certification

CPR/AED Certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Sports science software

Job description

Position Title:Assistant Strength & Conditioning CoachJob 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 CoachJob Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related fieldCertified 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 CertificationExcellent communication skills (verbally and written)Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree2+ Years of relevant work experiencePrevious experience programming and coaching for Women’s BasketballSalary 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.htmlFull Time/Part Time:Full timeAbout UsMount St. Mary's University is a dynamic, Catholic, liberal arts university with over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others. The university is committed to excellence in its educational programs and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to fostering an inclusive and welcoming society and world.