Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Athletics, Strength and Conditioning
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The program of intercollegiate athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level and is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.
With a current student population of approximately 30,000, Sacramento State is one of the larger campuses in the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the nation. The Athletic Department at Sacramento State supports 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams and includes over 450 student athletes competing in the Big Sky, Big West, and the Western Athletic Conference.
JOB DUTIES:
Design and implement year-round, sport-specific training programs for teams assigned by the Head Strength Coach.
Assist Head Strength Coach with implementation of strength and conditioning program for other sports.
Assist with daily administrative and maintenance duties.
Work directly with Sport Coaches and assist Head Strength Coach with scheduling of Broad Weight Room.
Work directly with Sports Medicine staff to assist with alteration of training program and participate in rehabilitation process of injured athletes.
Provide nutrition guidance and education for assigned teams.
Maintenance and daily operations of fueling station.
Enforce all Strength and Conditioning Facility rules and regulations.
May include evenings and weekends.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or TWO (2) or more years of work experience coaching.
1-2+ years of experience in a collegiate strength and conditioning program.
Nationally accredited certification for strength and conditioning.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
Proven ability to establish good rapport and an effective working relationship with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, and community.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Applicants must upload:
A cover letter
A resume/CV
Transcript showing highest degree earned
This pool will be refreshed annually and applicants will be notified when to reapply each year in order to remain in consideration for any openings.
OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a 12-month, FLSA exempt position with full health benefits at the Assistant Coach classification and may have a less than full-time time-base. However, the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on the needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Job Tags
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