Assistant Strength & Conditioning Specialist

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Ability to work non-traditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.

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Experience as a performance coach or student-athlete with a Division I intercollegiate program.

Assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning in managing all areas of the program and assist with supervising 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff. Design, implement, and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for football. Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in dietary habits. The candidate will have knowledge of NCAA and/or SEC rules and agree to adhere to same.

Ability to program, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for assigned sports.; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training; counsel athletes in dietary habits.

Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels. Display the ability to relate and communicate with student-athletes; work with the coaching staff; coordinate scheduling

The employee will regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level during practice and sporting events can reach a high decibel level. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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Provide instruction in proper lifting techniques; monitor progress of athletes through computer charting and analysis of daily training

Design, implement and monitor sport specific weight training and conditioning programs for football.

Assist with supervising & maintenance 16000 sq. ft. weight room, interns, graduate assistants and hourly staff.

Communicate with the coaching staff, athletic training and university administrative staff; coordinate scheduling

Counsel athletes in dietary habits and assess body composition with help of available resources

Other duties as assigned by the S&C Director.