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University of New England
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$46,072 / year median in Maine
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Strength and Conditioning Coach Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Biddeford, ME Description The Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist in the planning, organization, coordination and supervision of strength and conditioning programming for all varsity and club sport student-athletes. About The University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. Benefits Overview Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage. Up to 8% retirement plan match. Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year. Educational benefits : UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners. UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service. 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service. For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview Responsibilities Provide proper instruction and supervision of strength and conditioning activities. Design and implement strength and conditioning plans for varsity and club sport athletes. Assist in the oversight and management of the daily operations, activities and programs with the Harold Alfond Forum strength and conditioning facility, including maintenance and safety inspections of equipment. Hire, train, develop, and supervise Harold Alfond Forum Strength and Conditioning facility employees including; student employees certified student fitness specialists, interns and other certified coaches. Demonstrate an adherence to, and understanding of, NCAA rules and University policies. Develop professional relationships and effective communication with Athletics Department administration, coaches and other professional staff members. Collaborate with the Director of Strength and Conditioning and head coaches to develop properly periodized performance enhancement and injury-prevention based programming using scientific principles and researched-based techniques. Attain and maintain credentials and memberships in required nationally-recognized strength and conditioning organizations. Teach and advise student-athletes on the various aspects of training and recovery, including, but not limited to: strength, speed, agility, flexibility, mobility, proper rest, testing, assessment and nutrition. Ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in the strength and conditioning facility. Serve on various department and University committees, when requested. Perform other related job duties as assigned. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or other related field is required (master's degree preferred) with a minimum of 2-3 years of previous collegiate strength coaching experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.