Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning - Athletics - Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Athletics is searching for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Carnegie Mellon has a world-renowned reputation with core values that reflect its commitment to hiring and retaining individuals with a diversity of talents, perspectives and experiences. A national research university, Carnegie Mellon is a member of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports program. Applicant will work with a variety of sports and should have a working knowledge of basic weight training, plyometric, and speed development exercises. This is a full-time, 10-month position from August through May, with off-months in the summer.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Lead and direct coaching and implementation of specialized strength and conditioning programs for Softball, Men's soccer, Men's basketball, and Men's/Women's Golf and Tennis
• Collaborate across multi-sport programs to provide high level assistance for Football, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, and Men's/Women's Cross Country
• Lead the daily organization, calibration, and execution of Hawkin Dynamic force plate testing across our athlete population
• Participate in the management of the graduate and undergraduate internship program through the University of Pittsburgh
• Maintain proactive communication with Sport Coaches of assigned teams
• Foster a collaborative environment with Athletic Trainers to ensure safe and effective training for rehabilitating athletes
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the Sport Performance Team's holistic development model
• Collaborate, design, and distribute summer training manuals to all student athletes
• Execute performance profiling for student-athletes of assigned teams to evaluate power, speed, fitness, strength, and agility
• Maintain and review weight room equipment and inventory
• Support the Department of Athletics in event operations, contributing to the management of various home and special events
• Teach a weight training course in the Physical Education Program
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and on weekends
• Other duties as assigned

For consideration, all applications must include a resume, cover letter, and references.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Department of Athletics at Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience preferred and/or 1,000 hours of experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning program
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• CSCS or CSCCA certification required

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check
• Child Protection Clearances
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)