Strength and Conditioning Specialist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a part-time Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support the football program. The role assists with implementing conditioning programs, monitoring the weight room, and coordinating data collection for performance metrics.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, with knowledge of NCAA and sport science practices, and a willingness to stay current through reading and seminars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements as specified by department.

Responsibilities

• Takes and tracks attendance for lifts and running sessions as determined by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
• Assists in gathering and organizing data related to S&C, including managing catapult equipment and testing data.
• Assists in implementing strength and conditioning programs for football student-athletes when needed.
• Monitors the weight room and assists with rehabilitative/return-to-play for injured players during practice or travel.
• Keeps current in the field by reviewing literature and attending conferences when time/budget permits.
• Assists internship coordinator with organizing internship interviews and supervising interns.
• Manages the cleaning schedule and maintains equipment; assists in replacements.
• Performs special duties as requested by Head Strength Coach; maintains compliance with NCAA/ACC policies.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Catapult system

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist is responsible for assisting staff needs in the strength and conditioning department. The SCS will also assist in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs and provide monitoring and maintenance activities in the weight room.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Takes and tracks attendance, excuses, and exceptions for all lifts, running sessions, and any other S&C activities as determined by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. The SCS assists in immediately tracking down late/absent players.
2. Assists the Director of Sport Science in gathering and organizing all data related to S&C, including managing catapult equipment, miscellaneous sport science technology, percentage sheets, testing data, yearly comparisons, team accountability spreadsheets, and any other data requested by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
3. Assists in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for football student-athletes if one or more full-time countable five S&C coach is unavailable to perform their duties.
4. Monitors the weight room any time the strength staff is required to be at football-related activities such as practice, travel and/or departmental meetings. The SCS, in consultation with ATC and PT staffs, assists with rehabilitative and return-to-play programs for injured players during practice or while the strength staff is traveling for away games.
5. Remains current in the field of strength and conditioning by continually reviewing all appropriate literature and attending conferences and seminars as time and budget permits.
6. Assists the internship coordinator with managing and organizing internship interviews as well as supervising current intern involvement and compliance.
7. Manages the cleaning schedule for the weight room as well as checks and maintains equipment and assists in the replacement process of worn or damaged equipment.
8. Performs special duties as requested by the Head Strength Coach.
9. Maintains compliance and certification with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental policies, and procedures.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.