Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning Job at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

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  • College of the Holy Cross
  • Worcester, MA

Job Description

Description

Assist Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all facets of strength and conditioning program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on strength and conditioning skills and techniques, educating on strength and conditioning rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. During the period of appointment, this position will report to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, and will be assigned to specific sport programs, which are subject to change as circumstances present themselves. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility
  • Assist in designing, instructing and supervising student athletes in the following:
  • Proper techniques of strength training movements
  • Energy system development prescriptions
  • Speed and power development
  • Testing and evaluation protocols
  • Mobility and flexibility methods
  • Nutritional education
  • Collaborating with strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic training staff and athletic administration:
  • Work in conjunction with athletic training staff and team physicians to promote student-athlete well-being and effective rehabilitation and treatment for injured student-athletes
  • Take part in weekly strength and conditioning staff meetings.
  • Educate and collaborate with individual sport coaches regarding appropriate player load, practice volume, pre-competition meals, appropriate warm ups and team cultural alignments
  • Assist coaches in communications with prospective student-athletes regarding strength and conditioning methods and practices
  • Assist in the training and supervision of student interns and fellows
  • Create and maintain proper records and databases
  • Assist in all operations and maintenance of strength and conditioning equipment
  • Assist in all facets of nutrition station maintenance

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
  • 2-3 Years prior experience in strength and conditioning, preferably at the collegiate level
  • Familiarity with sports science concepts such as, but not limited to, velocity based training, player load monitoring, body composition analysis, and player readiness.
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
  • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
  • This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
  • Condensed summer 4-day work week
  • Tuition & Education benefits
  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence ( Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work,

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