Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas, NM 87701

Position Type: Full Time -Reg

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $36,129.60 - $52,395.20 Salary

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Category: Staff

Description

Summary - The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for all sports assigned by the Head Strength and conditioning Coach while upholding the primary goal of the strength and conditioning department, which is to provide our student-athletes the opportunity to train consistently, sensibly and systematically over designed periods of time in a safe, clean and professional environment while attempting to improve athletic performance with as much sport-specific training as possible and decrease the chances of injury.

Description -

1. Reports directly to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and coordinates and implements all necessary aspects of the Strength & Conditioning Program within the guidelines of the Athletic Department, New Mexico Highlands University and NCAA rules
2. Develop and implement strength programs for multiple sports
3. Teach proper execution, techniques, and safety for all lifts and/or movement drills
4. Communicate and work in partnership with athletic trainers to provide an integrated program of injury prevention, reconditioning, and performance training
5. Implement necessary safety measures in weight room while conducting strength and conditioning programs
6. Assist with setting weight room schedule for various teams
7. Supervise, schedule, educate, and assign duties to graduate assistants
8. Assist with other sport programs and the day-to-day operation of the training facility as required by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned
10. Maintain regular attendance

Physical Demands

1. Lifting 0 - 50 pounds, Daily
2. Standing for long periods of time, Daily
3. Walking, Frequently
4. Bending, Frequently
5. Squatting, Frequently
6. Kneeling, Frequently
7. Prolonged use of computer, Occasionally

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree

Experience: Experience at the collegiate level

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

CSCCa (SCCC) or NSCA (CSCS) Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Experience: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required