Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Information

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

 

Salary

Commensurate with experience. 

 

Hiring Department

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Position Information

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

 

Salary

Commensurate with experience. 

 

Hiring Department

Athletics

 

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

 

Important Instructions: **   **

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

 

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

 

Job Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach will support the Director of Athletic Performance in developing student-athletes across all sports at the University of Texas at Tyler. All student-athletes participate in training and conditioning outside of their sport-specific practices. Strength and conditioning programs provide supplemental training during the summer and other periods when NCAA regulations limit official team practices. Standard office environment with required travel, evening hours, and some weekend hours. Will work in all types of weather conditions, from the cold to extreme heat, as well as in a fluid environment. 

 

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Provide coverage of strength and conditioning sessions for assigned team/s and assist with conflict coverage.

• Develop daily workouts for assigned teams.

• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training and the Sports Medicine staff to adjust training sessions for optimal health outcomes.

• Assist with annual physical examinations and strength coach-led fitness tests.

• Contribute to the supervising duties given to interns and assist with equipment inventory.

• Spearhead nutrition education partnership with a nutrition consultant for the weight room.

• Assist in the daily operations of the strength and conditioning facility while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Perform related duties as required.

 

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field.

• Two (2) years of working at the Collegiate level.

• May accept a combination of education and experience.

 

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field.

• Experience working in a comprehensive sports performance environment.
   

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES:

• CPR certified

• CSCCa certified

• NSCA certified

 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Evidence of the ability to plan, organize, and administer training strategies for practice and game implementation.

• Basic knowledge of computers including databases.

• Excellent interpersonal communication to interact effectively and professionally with the University community, outside community, and the press.

• Effective time management.

• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with the University community, local community, and the press.

• Maintain a commitment to student learning and success, as well as a dedication to growth, development, innovation, and improvement.

• Good physical stamina.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate events and activities.

• Dedication, capability and commitment to abide by NCAA and Conference rules.

• Strong ability to multi-task and work with many interruptions.

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with university personnel at all levels.  

• Respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

• Interact professionally with students, faculty, and university leadership.

• Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment.

• Ethical.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

  About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

 

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

 

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

 

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