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Schreiner University
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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What they do
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.
$44,274 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head strength and Conditioning coach is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive, year-round, sport-specific training programs to maximize student-athlete performance while ensuring safety and compliance with NCAA and conference regulations. Responsibilities include instructing proper techniques, managing weight room facilities, and collaborating with athletic trainers for injury prevention.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Programming:
Design, implement, and evaluate customized, science-based, in-season, off season, and summer training programs for all sports teamsInstruction & Supervision:
Teach and supervise proper lifting techniques and exercise execution to ensure student-athlete safety and maximize performanceInjury Prevention & Care:
Collaborate closely with athletic trainers to develop injury prevention programs and manage return-to-play protocols.Collaboration & Compliance:
Work with head coaches to meet team-specific needs and adhere strictly to NCAA Division III and conference rules.Mentorship:
Act as a mentor to student athletes to foster a positive, high-performance, and safe training environment. Promote an atmosphere of academic excellence for student athletes. Participate in conference meetings. Be responsible for the purchase, inventory and maintenance (and repair if necessary) of supplies, and equipment. Recommend athletes for awards. Develop a positive relationship with and play an active role in university and community events and programs. Work collaboratively with Student Affairs and Residence Life staff with respect to student needs and any issues related to student behavior. Manage funds by staying within an annual budget which includes equipment, travel, facilities, training or related resource needs. Be responsible for processing business-related paperwork, such as requisitions for purchase orders, travel forms, credit card purchases and receipts, travel advances, reimbursements, and other business forms. Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Athletic Director and/or Dean of Students Maintain University Safety- To ensure that all filing cabinet drawers are shut when not in use, cords are not across floor without being securely fastened down, all walkways remain clear in the office and hallway with no items hanging off edges or coming out from under tables, and chairs are placed in unobtrusive areas. Communications
- Acts to facilitate good communication between employees, students, parents and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques. Confidentiality
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality concerning all matters in the Athletic Department.