Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Position Title

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Working Title

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Scheduled Hours Per Week

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Position Title

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Working Title

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Scheduled Hours Per Week

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Summary

| Job Summary |
Concord University invites applications for a Strength & Conditioning Coach. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs for all athletic teams.
This position plays a critical role in enhancing athletic performance, reducing injury risk, and promoting overall health and wellness.

This position will report directly to the Director of Athletics. |

Duties and Responsibilities

| Duty/Responsibility |
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish schedules for individual weight rooms and provide oversight for weight room facilities.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor policies and procedures.
• Monitor expenses, analyze cost projections and trends, identify resource allocation, and maintain a balanced budget.
• Maintain detailed and current knowledge on all NCAA and University rules and regulations related to field and ensure all those under their scope of responsibility are remaining compliant.
• Work in cooperation with the sports medicine and athletic training staff to help reduce the risk of injury and to help develop return to play plans if injuries occur.
• Devise training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervise training sessions, evaluate athletes, maintain athlete records, and supervise work study and internship students.
• Meet regularly with sport coaches and sports medicine staff to create sound training and rehabilitation plans.
• Conduct an annual needs analysis for each sport team in conjunction with the sport coaches and the team’s athletic trainer at the conclusion of each sport season.
• Maintain weight room equipment to ensure clean and safe workspace for student athletes
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

| | % of Time | 100% |

Education/Knowledge

| Minimum Education | Bachelor's | | Required Licenses/Certification |
A bachelor’s degree is required, along with prior strength & conditioning experience, and a certification through a nationally recognized strength and conditioning program.

A master’s degree is preferred. | | Required Skills |
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. - Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. - Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. - Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. - Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. - Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

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Required Experience

| Type of experience Needed | Prior strength and conditioning experience. | | Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | More than 2 years |

Posting Detail Information

| Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Additional Information |
All successful applicants must have an extensive background check.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

| | Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3247 |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Applicant Letter of Recommendation 2. Unofficial Transcripts 3. Other Document

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