"Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach"

Job Details

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in managing and supervising all sports team strength and conditioning workouts
• Possess knowledge of NCAA and CIAA conference rules as they apply to training teams and individuals in season and out
• Assist in management of all strength and conditioning facilities
• Facilitate learning of proper lifting, spotting and safety techniques
• Participate in continuing education to keep knowledge and skills up to date
• Maintain communication system and schedule with the Sports Medicine Staff members
• Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the strength and conditioning area to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
• Assist in communicating with head coaches of sports teams regarding scheduling, athletic injuries, and attendance
• Learn and research team and individual conditioning specific training methods and activities
• Collaborate with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to assess needs and plan programs for designated sports
• Design, implement and supervise programs for assigned teams, TBD
• Maintain updated documentation of the student athlete’s progress in strength and conditioning
• Show respect for athletes, fellow coaches, parents, faculty, and staff

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in sports, or a related field. Must demonstrate, intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Master’s Degree in related field; Excellent communications and organization skills; Two years’ experience working with college age athletes from a strength and conditioning perspective; Two years’ experience with NCAA and CIAA policies

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor. Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Organization

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www.jcsu.edu.

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.