Saint Vincent College Looking for Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach at Latrobe, PA  Full Time

REPORTS TO: Head Football Coach

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for assisting the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. The Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach supports and develops the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator’s Program. The Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach should focus on improving athletic performance, teaching proper technique, and reducing athletic injuries. All training plans will be overseen by the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for proper scientific principles, supervising of training sessions, and evaluation of student-athletes. The Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach will meet weekly with the coaching staff and athletic trainers to determine what are the best exercises, stretches, and recovery methods to ensure optimal growth for our student-athletes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the rules and policies of the NCAA.
• Exceptional organization, communication skills, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, college personnel, parents, and alumni.

EDUCATION:                      A Bachelor’s degree required.
                                             A Strength & Conditioning Certification is required. 
EXPERIENCE:                      Prior playing experience or prior coaching experience.
Current certification in first aid, CPR and AED.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

As pertains to the Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach
 

• Assists in designing and implementing the strength & conditioning programs for in-season, off-season, and pre-season.

• Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures for the strength & conditioning program.

• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine and athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.

• Assist in scheduling all strength & conditioning programs.

• Assists in all multimedia efforts for strength & conditioning program; includes social media posting and photos.

• Ensuring effective communication and working relationships among the coaching staff, sports medicine staff, and strength & conditioning coordinator.

OTHER DUTIES:

1.            Serves on committees of the College, as requested.

2.            Carries out special projects and responsibilities as directed by the Athletic Director and President.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution.  Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates.  Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new faculty, staff and adjunct positions. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume and three references.