Strength & Conditioning Assistant for Olympic Sports

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in implementing all strength, speed, and conditioning activities for the football team. Assists with on-campus recruiting.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in implementing all strength, speed, and conditioning activities for the football team. Assists with on-campus recruiting.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Responsible for key aspects of facility oversight. Performs other duties as assigned.
Coordinating Strength & Conditioning Activities: Reviews daily performance training plan with director and assistant strength and conditioning coaches. Conducts the daily set up and break down of the needed equipment for strength and conditioning sessions. Provides oversight of student intern operations. Facilitates public relations and media promotions for strength and conditioning. Interfaces with Strategic Communications staff on special projects. Creates a positive environment conducive to learning and safety while advancing program goals, eliminating risks, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules.

20% - Essential - Facility Operations: Ensures facility is properly maintained and addresses maintenance issues that arise. Performs routine inspection of equipment, tracks wear and tear rates, and identifies needed repairs. Oversees and conducts daily cleaning, sanitizing, and equipment placement through facility zone assignments to weight room staff (e.g., student interns). Assists with the management of inventory and surplus of discarded equipment.

20% - Essential - Performance Training: Assists the director and assistant strength coaches with performance training program design for all specific workouts. Provides support with program and athlete evaluations and testing procedures. Tracks performance and key metrics of athletes. Manages and maintains team records and awards.

10% - Essential - Athlete Rehabilitation & Nutrition: Supports the performance team staff with activities related to the rehabilitation of injured athletes. Ensures proper equipment setup and planning are present for rehab activities. Assists the director of applied sciences with the management of prehab activities for athletes. Assists the director of sports nutrition with the delivery of nutritional elements and information to athletes. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education -  Bachelor's Degree

Certifications - CPR/First Aid certificate and AED

Work Experience - 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree

Certifications - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association-Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCA-SCCC) or National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)

Work Experience - 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  50% - Stand for prolonged period
  50% - Walk or move about
  20% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  20% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  50% - Recognize or inspect visually
  30% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  20% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

   5% - Exposure to heat or cold
   5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
   5% - Wet or humid
   5% - Noise

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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