Strength & Conditioning Coach — Baseball & Golf

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 54,060 - 78,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employees and a

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Athletic Performance Coach for Baseball and Golf to design and oversee strength and conditioning across varsity and club teams. You will implement programs, monitor safety, recruit staff, supervise equipment, and stay current with research and NCAA policies.

Responsibilities include collaboration with trainers, development of training spaces, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and fostering a healthy, inclusive environment for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 1+ years of experience.
• Required certifications in strength and conditioning per NCAA guidelines.
• Certifications: CSCS and NSCA are preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, implement, evaluate, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation; customize programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance.
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions.
• Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; supervise the development of facility safety procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversee inspections and maintenance of facility.
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part‑time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate.
• Apply knowledge of evidence‑based training techniques and methods, maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field.
• Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on‑campus and off‑campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class.
• Assist in the on‑campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules.
• Contribute to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive.
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification – Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association

National Strength and Conditioning Association

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Athletic Performance Coach for Baseball and Golf to design and oversee strength and conditioning across varsity and club teams. You will implement programs, monitor safety, recruit staff, supervise equipment, and stay current with research and NCAA policies.

Responsibilities include collaboration with trainers, development of training spaces, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and fostering a healthy, inclusive environment for student-athletes.