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POSITION TITLE

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

REPORTS TO

Director of Athletics

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will program and provide year-long sport specific workout routines for all athletics teams at Eureka College. Utilizing the weight room, turf field, and gym the focus of this position is to maximize player performance on the field or court, as well as focus on injury prevention and student-athlete well-being. Create sport specific in-season and off-season workouts for all athletic teams at the College. Create effective warm-up and stretching routines to maximize performance and prevent injuries. Collaborate with all Head Coaches to incorporate specific needs and focal points for areas of improvement in the off-season. Collaborate with all Head Coaches to set up a calendar for team workouts to be as organized and efficient as possible around other sports' schedules. Collaborate with the Athletic Training team to best create programming Maintain and clean an organized weight room. Demonstrate and explain proper lifting techniques and form to prevent injury and maximize results. Create and enforce weight room rules to maintain a safe environment for all students. Supervise and work with strength and conditioning interns. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the supervision, care for, and inventory of equipment and facility. Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department team and the College as a whole in order to contribute to the overall success of all athletic programs. Positively lead and contribute as a member of the Athletic Department both internally, around the college, and to external groups.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position may have some oversight of student workers.

EDUCATION

Essential:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.

Desirable:

Master's degree.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Significant experience creating strength and conditioning programs for both athletic performance as well as injury prevention athletes that are sport specific. Experience working with sports that Eureka offers such as: Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Cross Country/Distance, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Softball.

Desirable:

Experience working with strength and conditioning in the college setting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license. CPR/AED, and First Aid certification. An active NCAA-approved strength and conditioning certification is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deliver knowledge and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner. Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques. Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population. Ability to positively contribute to a team environment. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position may also require pitching batting practice, hitting infield/outfield to players and other sports-specific physical tasks. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed outdoors, but also in office environments and in gyms, and other recreational environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

WORK SCHEDULE

Varies depending on the season. Early mornings and/or evenings can be expected.

TARGET SALARY RANGE

$36,000 to $40,000 annually

BENEFITS

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources