Fitness Center Assistant/Strength & Conditioning Coach

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE:  Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach     

DIVISION:  Administration & Facilities

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:  ESU, Cat. 12    

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt                                                                               

REPORTS TO:  Associate Director of Athletics for Recreation and Sports Performance

SUPERVISES:   Provides direct supervision of up to 4 students employees 

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:  The Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach supports the day-to-day operations of the University Fitness Center, supervises student staff, and provides direct instruction to individual members and groups. The incumbent designs and delivers strength and conditioning programs for intercollegiate teams and student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and best practices in sports performance. In addition, the incumbent promotes wellness and engagement by leading group exercise classes, developing fitness programs for the broader campus community, and contributing to outreach and educational initiatives. Through these efforts, the Fitness Center Assistant/Strength and Conditioning Coach advances the University’s commitment to student success, health, and well-being.

In carrying out these responsibilities, the incumbent follows the University’s best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fitness Center Operations, Community Wellness & Engagement

• Delivers courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to all Fitness Center users
• Oversees daily Fitness Center operations including supervising assigned work-study students
• Ensures a clean, safe, and supportive environment for all Fitness Center users
• Provides instruction and guidance to Fitness Center members on safe and effective use of equipment
• Assists in developing and distributing educational materials to promote wellness and fitness within the campus community
• Creates and promotes special programs designed to engage students and increase participation in Fitness Center offerings
• Develops and leads training and fitness programs tailored to students, faculty, and university staff
• Leads group exercise classes, as needed, to promote fitness, wellness, and engagement among participants
• Collaborates with athletics staff to plan, promote, and deliver quality programs in recreation, intramurals, and instructional fitness
• Assists in developing community outreach initiatives and fosters volunteerism by recruiting and participating in related activities

Strength & Conditioning Programming

• Designs, implements, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs for intercollegiate teams and student-athletes
• Contributes to the development of educational resources for student-athletes and coaches on sport-specific training, injury prevention, nutrition, rest, recovery, and overall wellness
• Ensures all interactions with student-athlete comply with NCAA rules and regulations
• Maintains current knowledge of trends, research and best practices in sports performance and athletic training
• Actively participates in staff meetings, departmental functions, and campus events
• Serves on committees and participates in special projects, as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, recreation, athletic training, or related field
• EXPERIENCE: Previous (1 year) experience as an instructor in physical education programs and/or recreation
• OTHER: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or CSCC Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC); Occasional weekend and holiday work required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in sports management, physical education, recreation, athletic training or related field
• Previous experience in creating and implementing strength and conditioning programming for collegiate student-athletes
• Possession of related credentials (ATC, RD, PT)     

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: