Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Details

Job Location

Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO

Description

Rockhurst University is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service.  Founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative, and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly four thousand students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Rockhurst's quiet, 55-acre campus is nestled just blocks from KC’s famed Country Club Plaza and minutes from downtown. Our campus quad is accented with large oak trees, surrounded by rustic stone buildings.Â

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DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

Rockhurst University is an NCAA Division II member institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Job Details

Job Location

Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO

Description

Rockhurst University is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service.  Founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative, and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly four thousand students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Rockhurst's quiet, 55-acre campus is nestled just blocks from KC’s famed Country Club Plaza and minutes from downtown. Our campus quad is accented with large oak trees, surrounded by rustic stone buildings.Â

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DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

Rockhurst University is an NCAA Division II member institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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The position reports to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Student Wellness/Head Athletic Trainer. This is a part-time, 10 month appointment.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with planning, developing, and monitoring the strength and conditioning programs for the intercollegiate athletics programs. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach should help the Head Coach establish and maintain strength and conditioning programs for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach should assist in helping maintain the strength and conditioning facility, and for carrying out set policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Help design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all teams.

• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.

• Facilitate a collaborative relationship among sport coaches, sports medicine, and the strength and conditioning staff.

• Use the guidance of the NCAA Sports Science Institute.

• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.

• Demonstrate the ability to relate to, and motivate, student-athletes and to work with a variety of University staff, alumni, and the outside community.

• Commitment to compliance and knowledge of NCAA rules.

• Promote the mission of the Athletic Department and Rockhurst University.

• Scope of the positions requires the ability to perform and/or demonstrate various physical strength exercises, and to assist others performing those exercises.

• Scope of the position requires frequent evening or early morning work and occasional out- of-town, overnight travel.

• Must have excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree Preferred.

• It is preferred to have at least one of the following certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association

• 1+ years’ experience is required in strength training, sport specific training, development and/or management of fitness programming, and/or experience in management of a health/fitness or weight training facility. Student-athlete experience, in any sport at the collegiate level, is preferred.

The application process requires a cover letter, salary requirements, and contact information for three references.  Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.

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