Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds . Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina .

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for all 21 Guilford College athletic teams.

Perform the duties and responsibilities of this role at all times in a fashion that supports the college’s commitment to creating an academic institution where a variety of persons and perspectives are welcome, as well as to providing an environment where students from all cultures and backgrounds may succeed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for all student-athletes and intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Collaborate with coaching staff on team-specific programming.
• Have supervisory responsibility and approval for all team-specific strength and conditioning programming.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff to assist in educating student-athletes on best practices for injury prevention as well as injury reduction exercises and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Operations and Intramurals on scheduling usage for individuals and teams use of the Mary Ragsdale Fitness Area.
• Instruct and monitor student-athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.
• Ensure the safe operation of all strength and conditioning equipment with the enforcement and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provide proper nutrition education for all student-athletes within the scope of practice for a certified strength and conditioning coach.
• Knowledge of and oversight of speed, agility and flexibility training for all teams.
• Knowledge of and commitment to all college, NCAA and Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) rules and regulations.
• Some travel to away contests and limited game day management of home contests may be required.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Handles other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• National Strength Coaches Association’s CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or equivalency.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

2-3 years related experience coaching strength and conditioning at the collegiate level.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who also demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, retaining, mentoring and actively engaging with under-represented and underserved populations both on campus and in the broader community.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50lbs.

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