Director of Strength and Conditioning

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Director of Strength and Conditioning to lead year-round training for about 325 student-athletes across 17 Division I sports. You will build sport-specific programs, monitor health and performance, and collaborate with sports medicine, compliance and coaching staff to drive growth and safety.

In this role you will supervise assistants, interns and volunteers, ensuring education, nutrition and training quality align with NCAA standards and university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.
• Masters Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 6 - 10 years of related experience.
• Previous experience working with Division I student-athletes.
• Advanced interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents.
• Strong knowledge of human physiology and exercise principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead strength and conditioning programs for ~325 student-athletes across 17 Division I sports.
• Collaborate with sports medicine, compliance and coaches to support athletes' development.
• Advise and oversee assistant coaches, interns and volunteers in Strength and Conditioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Olympic lifting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Information

The Director of Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the overall athletic development and strength and conditioning of approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside, implementing year-round training programs for the student-athletes on each team based on the physiological needs of that sport, including but not limited to education, healthy physical activity monitoring, athletic competition, teamwork, injury prevention, nutrition, supplementation, and overall personal growth. The Director will work closely with other areas of the athletic department, including but not limited to sports medicine, compliance, and team coaches, and relevant constituent groups. Advises and oversees the assistant coaches, interns, and volunteers within Strength and Conditioning. The full salary range for the Director of Strength and Conditioning is $64,800.00 - $113,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $75,800.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The Director of Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the overall athletic development and strength and conditioning of approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside, implementing year-round training programs for the student-athletes on each team based on the physiological needs of that sport, including but not limited to education, healthy physical activity monitoring, athletic competition, teamwork, injury prevention, nutrition, supplementation, and overall personal growth. The Director will work closely with other areas of the athletic department, including but not limited to sports medicine, compliance, and team coaches, and relevant constituent groups. Advises and oversees the assistant coaches, interns, and volunteers within Strength and Conditioning. The full salary range for the Director of Strength and Conditioning is $64,800.00 - $113,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $75,800.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Masters Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a related field or equivalent years of experience.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Experience

Previous experience working with Division I student-athletes.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents of student athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and be highly effective communicating verbally, in writing and for live media presentations.
• Advanced knowledge of the team sport and technical coaching principles.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop student-athletes, assistant coaching or program instruction staff and skills in effective assistant coaching.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Strong knowledge of human physiology.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide variety of exercises, including Olympic lifting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope

In partnership with head coach, helps develop strategies for developing and maintaining large and/or highly visible intercollegiate sports programs. Responsible for overseeing specific aspects of the sports program. May provide guidance to other personnel. Assumes head coach responsibilities as needed.

Department Custom Scope

The Director of Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the overall athletic development and strength and conditioning of approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside, implementing year-round training programs for the student-athletes on each team based on the physiological needs of that sport, including but not limited to education, healthy physical activity monitoring, athletic competition, teamwork, injury prevention, nutrition, supplementation, and overall personal growth. The Director will work closely with other areas of the athletic department including, but not limited to, sports medicine, compliance, and team coaches, and relevant constituent groups. Advises and oversees the assistant coaches, interns, and volunteers within Strength and Conditioning.