As a head strength and conditioning coach based in historic Savannah, Ga., you will play a critical role in the development of long-term athletic plans and will manage training volumes to support peak performance at key times of the year.

In support of the department, you will:
• Enhance the physical and mental development of SCAD student-athletes
• Provide training on the fundamentals of strength, speed, power, and agility
• Teach methods for injury rehabilitation
• Supervise instructors and fitness center staff and assign teams to their caseload
• Create a competitive training environment and manage the weight room daily

As a head coach, you will:
• Collaborate with staff to monitor injury modifications and post-surgery return-to-play protocols
• Collaborate with head coaches on the developmental needs of their sports
• Organize training schedules for the entire athletics department
• Manage the department budget
• Order and stock nutritional products for nutrition stations

Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, coordination, and organizational skills

Minimum qualifications:     
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physiology, kinesiology, human movement, or a related field
• At least three years of experience in college strength and conditioning

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Travel required:
• Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.   
  
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.