Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Overview

Working Title:

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Position Number: GA325
FLSA:
Exempt
Appointment Type:
Full Time
Sensitive Position:
No

This is a position within the Christopher Newport University Athletic Department responsible for supporting the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in overseeing the strength and conditioning program and providing leadership for student-athletes in this area. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

• Oversee the activities of the athletics weight room as assigned. Ensure safe operation and professional supervision of the facility.
• Design and implement proper, efficient, scientifically sound training programs for assigned teams.
• Work with head coaches to plan, organize, and facilitate the strength and conditioning needs for assigned teams on a daily basis.
• Evaluate individual performance and provide leadership and instruction in strength and conditioning improvement for individual student-athletes on assigned teams.
• Assist in the planning and administering of the off season physical training program in conjunction with the head coaches of assigned teams. Work with sport coaches to assess specific needs of the team or on an individual basis.
• Oversee the student work and internship programs.
• Stay current in new trends for strength and conditioning workout tools that would best meet the needs of our student-athletes.
• Assist the Athletic Training and medical staff in rehabilitation and injury prevention as needed.
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, adhering to departmental policies and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Represent the Christopher Newport University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
• Assist in conducting public relations and marketing activities to promote the athletic program; perform community relation activities.
• Conduct workouts in a safe, efficient, organized manner in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional customer service and relations with students, faculty, staff, administrators, other employees, other agency personnel, and community members. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Support the “Student’s First” value at CNU and complete work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs. Report unsafe conditions and incidents as required.
• This position is designated as a “responsible employee” with authority to redress sexual violence and to report incidents as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletics Association rules and regulations.
• Skill in training or instructing student athletes.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and work with Conference rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• Ability to manage people and projects.

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.

CSCS, SCCC and USAW certifications are preferred.

• Considerable experience in conducting strength and conditioning programs.
• Experience working with both male and female athletes as a strength and conditioning coach.

• Experience in a college/university setting.
• Experience working in athletics.

Starting at $42,630, Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Christopher Newport University is anchored in excellence, and that is reflected in our ranking as the #1 regional public university in Virginia and #3 among regional public universities in the South. We are an inclusive and kind community, founded on our shared values of honor, scholarship, service and leadership. We offer an outstanding liberal arts education provided by dedicated, gifted teacher-scholars who are…