Strength & Conditioning Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: F147P

Job Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Description:

Bargaining Unit: Coaches

Full-Time/Part-Time:

FLSA:

Salary Range: 45,000

Position Classification: Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Type: Faculty

Job Summary / Basic Function:

• Design, implement, and oversee sport-specific, periodized strength and conditioning programs appropriate to each varsity sport's physiological demands and competitive schedule.
• Provide direct instruction and supervision of student-athletes during strength and conditioning activities.
• Coordinate scheduling and utilization of strength and conditioning facilities.
• Collaborate with sport coaches to align physical preparation with sport-specific training objectives.
• Work in coordination with athletic training and sports medicine staff to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play activities.
• Work with the sports medicine staff to reduce the likelihood of sports-related injuries by being knowledgeable and aware of current injuries and the progression of current injury rehabilitation programs.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and emergency action plans related to facility safety, equipment use, and training protocols.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assistant sport coaches, interns, and/or graduate assistants as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records related to workouts, facility usage, and equipment inventory.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with NCAA, PSAC, MAC, University, and departmental rules and regulations and best practice.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and educational training environment that supports student-athlete health, wellness, academic and athletic success, and personal growth.
• Participate in department staff meetings, fundraisers, and other initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director to support the goals of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends required.
• Record of strong interpersonal communication, leadership and professionalism required.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary:

• A bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Current nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification required (e.g., CSCS, SCCC). CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required or obtained within a designated timeframe

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:
Must be able to ambulate, step, climb, squat, bend, twist, and carry heavy objects; demonstrate movements to athletes; must be able to safely lift up to 100 lbs of weight room equipment.

Work Location:
Edinboro Campus