Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION: Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics

DEPARTMENT: Athletic Administration

LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Full-time

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION: Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics

DEPARTMENT: Athletic Administration

LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Full-time

GRANT-FUNDED: No

SOC CODE: 29-9000

General Job Description:

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Strength and Conditioning Coach develops training plans as per scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with sport coaches to determine what the athletes need to work on. If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for maintaining the strength and conditioning facility and for establishing policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off-season, and pre-season for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University and the NCAA.
• 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.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Develop systems for tracking athlete attendance and athlete progress in conjunction with the sport coaches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Kinesiology or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Must know how to operate strength-training equipment, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sports aid equipment.

Other:

• A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes, colleagues, and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, professionally conduct themselves, and work well autonomously or in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visually monitor athletes.
• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes.
• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hardwood floors.
• Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Evening and weekend work will be expected.

Why Join Tiffin University?

Tiffin University offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership—and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tiffin 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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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