Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach/Assistant Director of AWC Fitness Center

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY - 10-month contractAssists in designing, implementing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in all varsity programs of the College.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachingsEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with Head and Assistant Coaches.Guides student-athletes through all phases of the strength and conditioning program.Supervises weight room sessions and on field/court conditioning sessions.Encourages and motivates student-athletes to develop and understand the importance and benefits of conditioning and weight training.Develops a comprehensive strength and conditioning calendar for the entire year.Assists with supervising the campus fitness facility, including staffing student workers, maintaining equipment and overseeing daily operations.Assists with overseeing strength and conditioning budget.Performs related duties as assigned. Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects. Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or related field. Requires CSCS.Experience: Some collegiate-level experience.Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics. Good knowledge of the healthcare policies of Loras College, the American Rivers Conference and the NCAA Division III. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, subordinates, student-athletes staff and general public. Ability to solve problems effectively and provide a positive role model for student-athletes. Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Good assessment abilities. Able to use all related medical equipment.The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.