Athletics - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, P/T

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to enhance athletic performance and reduce injuries for varsity teams. In this role, you will develop tailored strength and conditioning programs, collaborate with athletic trainers, and maintain the weight room. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience with advanced sports science technologies and expand your professional network in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about sports science and eager to make a difference in athletes' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a college strength & conditioning setting.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for varsity teams.
• Assist in maintaining the weight room and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Strength and Conditioning

Injury Reduction

Athletic Performance Improvement

Collaboration with Athletic Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Master's degree in exercise science (preferred)

Tools

VALD Forcedecks

Catapult

Vitruve VBT

Job description

Athletics - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, P/T

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for assigned varsity teams, as directed by the Senior Associate Athletics Director and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. They will also assist in all areas of the strength and conditioning department, including maintaining the weight room.

This is a non-benefit eligible seasonal part-time, 20-hour/week position from July 15th through May 15th of each academic year.

• Develop strength & conditioning plans for 2-3 varsity programs focused on injury reduction, improving athletic performance, and creating a winning training environment.
• Assist with 1-2 varsity programs assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Gain experience with sports science technologies, athlete monitoring and management platforms (VALD Forcedecks, Catapult, Vitruve VBT).
• Collaborate daily with Athletic Training to ensure the best possible training methods are being used for any injured athletes.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the Pitt Center weight room.
• Expand professional network and receive future recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field; Master's degree preferred in exercise science or related field.
• One or both of the following certifications: CSCS, SCCC.
• 1-2 years of experience in a college strength & conditioning setting.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.