Temporary Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami is seeking a Temporary Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the development of student-athletes through targeted training programs. The role emphasizes technique, conditioning, and safety in the university’s weight room.

You will assist with programming, supervise weight training sessions, and coordinate schedules with coaches and athletic trainers, while maintaining confidential records and adhering to NCAA and university policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Enhances the development of student-athletes through specific training programs.
• Instructs, educates and supervises all student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.
• Assists with the general operation and maintenance of the Athletics' weight room and enforces safety procedures.
• Attends athletic events as requested and coordinates schedules of student athletes in the weight room.
• Collaborates with athletic training staff to determine participation status and rehab plans for injured athletes.
• Monitors progress and maintains written records of each student-athlete.

Skills

Weight training

Injury prevention

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

• Enhances the physical and mental development of student‑athletes through the establishment of specific training programs and activities to increase the performance of student‑athletes. Assists to ensure proper techniques and designs training strategies for both injury avoidance and improved performance.
• Creates and implements sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and cardiovascular conditioning of the student‑athlete.
• Instructs, educates and supervises all student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.
• Assists with the general operation and maintenance of the Athletics' weight room, along with enforcing safety procedures.
• Attends athletic events as requested and when feasible.
• Assists with developing and coordinating the schedules of student athletes while in the weight room.
• Consults with athletic training staff to determine the participation status of injured student‑athletes and works with the athletic training staff to enhance the rehabilitation programs for student athletes.
• Monitors the progress of each student‑athlete through verifiable records and maintains written documentations regarding status.
• Maintains communication with departmental staff, coaches and medical staff
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Temporary Assistant Strength and
• Conditioning Coach. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Performs other related tasks as required or as directed by the Director of Strength & Conditioning, Head Coach, Deputy Athletic Director. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

Temporary

Work Schedule

Varies

Advertised Salary

$15 per hour

Posting Closing Date

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (