Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Daemen; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daemen University seeks a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach to elevate varsity performance through evidence-based training, periodization, and sport-specific programs. You will collaborate with coaches, sports medicine, and staff to optimize athlete readiness and reduce injury risk.

The role requires NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification, a relevant degree, and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position in Amherst, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to apply a 'team' approach to student-athletic health care.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and use of strength/conditioning standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instruction of student-athletes in strength & conditioning.
• Plan and supervise workouts and equipment usage.
• Motivate and support student-athletes.
• Monitor effectiveness of programs with Head Coach and Sports Medicine staff.
• Follow best practices for technique, progression, and safety.
• Educate coaches and student-athletes on conditioning to prevent injuries.
• Maintain training records and use electronic systems (TrainHeroic).
• Follow emergency action plans for athletic facilities.
• Ensure equipment functions properly.
• Provide conditioning information to the Daemen University community.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Team approach

Work under physical demand

Flexibility schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TrainHeroic

Job description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About this Opportunity

• Contribute to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of strength & conditioning;
• Assist in planning workouts, conducting workouts, and supervising use of equipment.
• Provides motivation and support for the student-athletes;
• Monitor effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and activities of intercollegiate varsity athletics in collaboration with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine staff and sport coaches.
• Follow best-practice industry standards and guidelines regarding exercise technique, prescription, progression, and tolerance utilizing all appropriate and available safety mechanisms.
• Assist in educating sport coaches and student-athletes on flexibility, strength and conditioning and sport-specific functional programming to prevent injuries and optimize sports performance.
• Assist Head Strength and Conditioning/Sports Performance Coach with maintaining accurate and up-to-date training records and team / individual strength and conditioning programs via a file system and or subscription-based electronic software package (e.g. TrainHeroic).
• Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, and the ECC.
• Assist in ensuring all fitness and sports performance equipment are functioning properly.
• Assist in providing suggested strength and conditioning information to Daemen University community, including information on proper use of athletic conditioning equipment as needed.
• Maintains professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements set forth by the respective credentialing body (e.g. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)) and or the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance or related field
• Masters degree and previous collegiate sports performance experience preferred
• Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to apply a 'team' approach to the delivery of student-athletic health care.
• Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulation for driving underwriting criteria.
• Previous experience coaching at a high level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
• Possess and maintain a national strength and conditioning certification that meets the NCAA legislation.
• Examples include:
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Certified
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) -
• Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) -or- Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC)
• Adhere to established professional ethics / conduct codes as outlined by the specific
• professional strength and conditioning certification organization:
• CSCCA - Code of Conduct
• NSCA - Professional Code of Ethics
• Maintain certification in Basic Life Support level CPR/ AED.