Football Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Summary

Develops and implements a comprehensive, year-round strength and conditioning program for Bucknell University's Division 1 FCS football program. Leads all strength and conditioning and nutrition activities of an athletic team. Works with the Team Physician, Sports Medicine Staff, and Head Football Coach to ensure that specific strength and conditioning needs of the program are met, and to design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. Manages supplies, equipment and facilities.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

Work Setting/Schedule:

• Primarily on-campus
• Requires night and weekend availability

What You Will Do:

• Leads all strength and conditioning activities of an athletic team at practice and before competitions
• Performs soft tissue release work at practices and competitions
• Presents information on strength and conditioning program to new recruits
• Provides strength and conditioning support for summer camps and special events.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and travels with the team to competitions.
• Orders and stocks nutritious snacks and drinks
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of experience in collegiate athletics
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds and at various levels of the organization, as well as provide excellent customer service

Preferred, But Not Required

• Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or related field
• 2 years of experience at a college university setting or related field