Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

The University at Albany Department of Athletics is seeking a Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing, directing and implementing periodized, evidence-based, sport specific programs for a Division I FCS football program.
• Developing and educating student‑athletes on the proper techniques for all weight training activities.
• Assessing and evaluating each student‑athlete’s movement and program individual needs to improve physical development; help reduce injuries; and enhance athletic performance.
• Maintaining current knowledge of the latest trends and technology to track student‑athlete progress.
• Serving as a resource for student‑athletes by providing educational resources about nutrition, supplements and diet.
• Effectively communicating, monitoring and supervising all weight training and conditioning activities to ensure safety and welfare for student‑athletes.
• Serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the women’s golf program (Division I MAAC Associate Member).
• Adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulations of the university, conference affiliates and the NCAA.
• Performing administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Candidates must possess the following qualities:

• Positive coaching style and willingness to work and to invest the needed time to develop the student‑athlete, which will include working non‑traditional hours (i.e., evenings, weekends, holidays.)
• Strong passion and positive energy to help motivate student‑athletes.
• Outstanding communication skills with administrators, sport coaches, student‑athletes, sports medicine staff, as well as other strength coaches.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization in strength and conditioning, preferably in kinesiology, physiology or exercise related field.
• Current certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) and certification in CPR/AED Training.
• Work experience as a football strength coach in college or professional athletics for one year required.

• Master’s Degree with experience designing and implementing strength programs for two or more years at the collegiate level.
• Experience working with a collegiate or professional football team.