Job Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $40,000.00

Basic Function:

Assist Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the oversight of weight training and conditioning programs for Intercollegiate Athletics. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Oversee the weight training and conditioning of student athletes; make recommendations regarding safety of athletic conditioning and weight training programs and equipment.

Collaborate with athletic medical staff, student athletes, coaches, and administration regarding conditioning and weight training programs.

Maintain student athlete weight training files and records.

Work with Olympic sports teams.

Serve as liaison between athletic medical staff, student athletes, coaches, and administration regarding conditioning and weight training programs.

Assist in coordination of sports camps and clinics.

Instruct and motivate student athletes using weight training facilities.

Enforce policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and weight training facilities.

May supervise student employees and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise physiology, or related field. Minimum of six months experience in a full-time and/or graduate assistantship in collegiate and/or professional strength and conditioning program. 

License/Certification:

Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) –OR– Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Knowledge Of:

Weight training and conditioning techniques *
Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Training or instructing student athletes *
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *

Ability To:

Lift 100 pounds
Travel
Work non-traditional hours
Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's Degree.

Three years of related full-time experience.

Experience with soccer, football, and baseball 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Typically requires balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance sufficient to demonstrate, teach, and develop skills of student athletes. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off-campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.