Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Department:

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Exempt Summary/Objective - The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Lees-McRae College will provide expertise in developing the overall performance of student-athletes through proper strength training and physical conditioning. Is the primary person responsible for the injury prevention, speed, power workout regimen for Lees-McRae Student-Athletes. Benefits Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll. Essential Functions Develop yearly strength and conditioning programs for Lees-McRae College athletic and club sport teams. Implement and supervise strength and conditioning programs. In conjunction with Director of Athletic Training, train and supervise any intern/volunteer assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Constant, clear and concise communication with all coaches regarding the student-athlete development. Provide a safe environment for student-athletes by maintaining a clean and organized facility. Provide athletes with guidance and proper training techniques for free weights and other training equipment. Maintain all equipment in the weight room along with maintaining inventory of all equipment and supplies. Maintain up-to-date records for all teams, along with proper testing to measure progression. Schedule team and individual workout sessions for fall, spring and summer sessions. Interact and communicate with all staff. Return phone calls and emails in a timely manner. Stay certified and in good standing with the NSCA. Follow and abide by all NCAA Division II rules. Attend administrative meetings, only when they do not conflict with strength and conditioning workouts. Organize and supervise student workers and coverage of open weight room hours. Assist with the organization and implementation of nutrition education and counseling sessions with Certified Dietitian. Assist with the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Attend professional educational seminars. Competencies Ethical Conduct. Stress Management/Composure. Teamwork Orientation. Thoroughness. Strong Communication skills Supervisory Responsibility Potential supervisory of intern/volunteer strength coaches. Work Environment Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Certified and in good standing by the NSCA. Preferred Qualifications Masters Degree - Exercise Science Working with college student-athletes in Strength program Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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