Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball

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Job Posting Title:

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - HW - WR - North Stadium Weight Room (Melissa Moore Seal (00010029))

   

Work Location:

Alex Box Stadium Building

   

Pay Grade:

Athletic Coach

   

Job Description:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, LSU Athletics acknowledges the impacts of implicit bias and structural inequity that can impede the creation of a vibrant and representative workforce. We recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives in leadership and of equity in the distribution of organizational resources and opportunities. Therefore, we are committed to eliminating barriers to create a better future for our employees, partners and community. To the fair consideration, employment, retention and advancement of qualified applicants, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, spirituality, socio-economic status, ability, family status, veteran’s status, experiences, opinions, and ideas. Forever LSU.

 

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball is a full-time professional position responsible for design implementation of Baseball strength, speed, and conditioning programs. Primary sport responsibility is Baseball and requires involvement with practices and competitions, including travel to away competitions.

 

70% Design and implement athletic development programs for Baseball, including but not limited to teaching and motivating student-athletes during all strength training, speed and conditioning activities. Collaborate with medical staff and other support staff to provide safe and appropriate programming.

 

10% Coordinate athletic development activities associated with practice and competition both home and away.

10%. Coordinate performance testing and data analysis.

5%. Management of daily operations of the Baseball weight room.

 

5% Assist with and participate in Strength & Conditioning Department activities such as staff meetings, continuing education opportunities, mentorships, and policy trainings; Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department diversity and inclusion initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities as well as participation in the creation of an inclusive culture consistent with the values of LSU and its department; Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a collegiate, private or professional strength and conditioning environment, performing and teaching weight lifting, running and rehabilitation exercises; CPR/AED certified; Strength and Conditioning certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree; Three years experience in a strength and conditioning program at a Power 5 university; NSCA (CSCS cert) or CSCCa (SCCC or MSCC certs)

Special or Physical Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Travel is required.  Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University PS-67.  Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

   

Posting Date:

July 12, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 26, 2024

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible e