Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (PSS2), Rowan Athletics

HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

TERM OF APPOINTMENT

12 Months – Annual Contract

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, master’s preferred.

Must possess one of the following certifications:

NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification - CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
CSCCa (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association) certification-SCCC (Strength and Coach Certified)

• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, preferably at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college athletes, coaches and administrators.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to NCAA,NJAC, and University rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to the Director of Athletics, directly reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics.

Coaching – Organization and Administration of The Strength and Conditioning Program.

• Overall development of strength and conditioning program.
• Determine sport assignments for head and assistant strength and conditioning coaches.
• Know and follow NCAA and NJAC rules as they pertain to training teams and individuals – in season and out.
• Facilitate learning of proper lifting, spotting, and safety techniques.
• Keep current records of all student athletes that are training on a seasonal basis.
• Develop communication system and schedule with the Sports Medicine team for updates on student athletes’ ability to train/injuries.
• Develop summer and off-season programs for designated sports within the rules of the NCAA and NJAC.
• Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the strength and conditioning area to the immediate supervisor.
• Learn and research team and individual specific conditioning and training methods and activities.
• Meet with head coaches to assess needs and plan programs.
• Attend department meetings.
• Hire (with the approval of the Athletic Director) and supervise assistant coaches.
• Responsible for equipment purchases in conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director.
• Responsible for issuance and collection of equipment in conjunction with the equipment supervisor.
• Prepare program budget.
• Develop a knowledge of and adhere to NCAA and NJAC rules and regulations.
• Submit an end-of-year report to the Associate Director of Athletics.
• Keep abreast of current and new coaching trends by attending clinics, workshops and conferences when appropriate.

Additional Professional Responsibilities

• Attend clinics and conferences related to program.
• Be an active member in state and national coaching organizations.
• Attend department meetings and activities.
• Serve on department and university wide committees when appropriate.
• Game management as assigned.
• Facility supervision when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.