Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SUPERVISOR: Head Athletic Trainer
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

MAJOR PURPOSE
In partnership with the Sports Medicine department and Head Coaches, the Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group
performance training programs for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program.

This position is 100% in person on campus. This position may include working evenings and weekends
and non-traditional work hours. Travel may be required.

The pay range for this position is generally: $50,000-$60,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a
number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and location.

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Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SUPERVISOR: Head Athletic Trainer
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

MAJOR PURPOSE
In partnership with the Sports Medicine department and Head Coaches, the Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group
performance training programs for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program.

This position is 100% in person on campus. This position may include working evenings and weekends
and non-traditional work hours. Travel may be required.

The pay range for this position is generally: $50,000-$60,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a
number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Designs, implements and supervises year round sport specific strength and conditioning

programs for Jessup Athletics sports teams. This includes developing, monitoring, and evaluating
speed, agility, and strength and conditioning regimes.

● Utilizes sport science backed strategies such as movement assessments, testing measures and
individual athlete analysis to collect data that assesses athletes current physical status and
performance improvements throughout the year.
● Teaches fundamental lifting techniques and drills.
● Creates and implements warm up, cooldown, and recovery programs tailored to specific sports

teams and their activities.

● Educates student-athletes in proper nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle practices.
● Works directly with Sports Medicine staff in the modification and rehabilitation of injured

athletes, abiding by proper medical direction to ensure sufficient recovery and return to full
participation.

● Uses knowledge of common sports injuries and utilizes proper injury prevention methods.
● Works directly with sport coaches to coordinate and plan team workouts.
● Effectively communicates with student athletes, coaches, and staff within the Athletics

Department and the University.

● Supervises, trains, schedules and directs assistant strength and condition coaches, weight room

interns, student assistants, and weight room attendants.

● Educates staff, athletes and university students of weight room rules, safety policies, and EAPs,

ensuring their enforcement in the facility.

● Maintains proper care, repair, and cleanliness of weight room equipment and facilities in a way

that ensures a safe environment.

● Maintains electronic records of athlete performance, attendance, workout schedulings and

mental and physical wellness

● Manages and implements a yearly budget for the weight room.
● Serves as a Field Experience/Internship Site Supervisor for Kinesiology Strength and Conditioning

students.

● Ensures that student interns are directly supervised during day-to-day activities.

● Provides instruction, assessment, and feedback for the application of current knowledge, skills,

and abilities in alignment with NSCA-CASCE accreditation curriculum standards.

● Adheres to University, NCAA, PacWest Conference and affiliate conference rules and regulations

while maintaining necessary and current certifications and qualifications.

● Contributes to the overall success of Jessup University by performing other duties as assigned.
● Promotes a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University by

participating in community and professional organizations.

● Contributes to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by

performing all other duties and responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required
● Master’s degree preferred, with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical

Education

● Requires certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

● Requires CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Required Knowledge/Experience

● Three to five years of experience developing and managing sport-specific strength training
programs for men and women, preferably at the college/university level, with additional
experience managing a health, fitness, or weight training facility preferred.

● Knowledge of common sports injuries, prevention strategies, and supporting athletes in safe

return‑to‑play protocols.

● Deep understanding of exercise science, strength training techniques, and sport‑specific

conditioning programs.

● Knowledge of basic nutrition education to support athletes’ health and performance.

Skills/Abilities

● Excellent communication skills, supervisory and management skills are required.
● Strong skills in teaching and demonstrating proper exercise techniques, correcting form, and

ensuring safe execution of workouts.

● The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures

or backgrounds is required.

● Ability to work effectively with coaches, athletic trainers, medical staff, and student‑athletes to

develop comprehensive training and rehabilitation plans.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of Jessup as a private Christ-centered University
and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner
consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. Additionally, the employee may play a
formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and
Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking
other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee regularly works in both indoor and outdoor settings. Temperature, noise levels, and
lighting can vary. Surfaces include tile, concrete, rubber and carpeted floors, grass and sports turf. There
are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently
required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle files, computers, and phones; reach with hands and
arms; stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using the wrists,
hands, and/or fingers. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.

The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level of work being
performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are to be performed or assigned. Job descriptions are not
intended as and do not create employment contracts. William Jessup University maintains its status as
an at-will employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that to perform this
job successfully, I must be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation. If I am
requesting any reasonable accommodations in order to perform my job, I must immediately inform my
supervisor or Human Resources.

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