Assoc Strength & Conditioning Coach

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Head Strength Coach delivers strength and conditioning services to all NCAA Division-I intercollegiate athletes at Northeastern University who compete in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and Hockey East. The Associate Head Strength Coach is expected to handle weight room scheduling, club sports training coordination, as well the graduate assistant and intern coach programs. Serves as a senior staff member for return to performance committee and is expected to provide guidance on all training plans of rehabbing athletes.

Support and mentor the assistant strength coaches on staff. Provide performance interventions to athletes as assigned and demonstrate proficiency with all scientific methods outlined by the department. This position will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors for weight room upgrades and maintenance. Work in a collaborative model and may be responsible for implementing training programs with teams/athletes not directly assigned to them.

Collaborate and communicate with coaches, team physicians, sports medicine fellows, athletic training students, physical therapy residents, and other clinical students associated with Sports Performance and UHCS. Coordinate any special projects assigned by the Head Strength Coach.

• Provide strength and conditioning training services to maintain the well-being of intercollegiate athletes along with emergency medical services to manage catastrophic and life-threatening injury at athletic practices/events.
• Oversee daily operation procedures for strength and conditioning training facilities, including the master scheduling of Cabot and Matthews weight room, establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors who supply and service exercise equipment. In collaboration with Sports Performance and Medicine staff, design and implement a coordinated strength and conditioning services plan for intercollegiate and/or club athletic events hosted by Northeastern University. Coordinate scheduling and communication for club strength and conditioning services.
  
  Oversee coaches implementing programming for club strength & conditioning services.
• Communicate as a senior staff member with coaches, administrators, athletic training, and medicine staff, regarding injured athletes and athletes with acute & chronic performance limiters. This includes meeting weekly with our Senior Staff Care Team for “Athletes to Watch” to discuss training goals as well as individual interventions and action steps for these athletes. Communicate with referring physicians and other allied health professions regarding a student‑athlete's condition to provide appropriate care and prescribed treatment, as well as liaison to access appropriate services to manage the medical needs of student‑athletes.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate conditioning records. This includes creating performance testing reports for sports performance staff, coaches, and athletes. In collaboration with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Medicine collect, analyze, and manage performance testing data. Seek timely and appropriate supervision and consultation.

Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and student development curriculum for graduate assistant and intern coaches along with clinical students from both Northeastern University and other visiting academic institutions. Mentor the Assistant Strength Coaches.

• CSCS Certification
• Knowledge and skills for this position are normally obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related Field and 3-5 years of related experience
• Current CPR/AED certification required.

• Prior Collegiate experience
• Managerial experience
• Master’s degree in related field

Athletics

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & lifetime, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

107S

$52,820.00 - $74,607.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.