What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (PSS2), Rowan Athletics position at Rowan University?
HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
TERM OF APPOINTMENT
12 Months – Annual Contract
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required, master’s preferred.
Must possess one of the following certifications:
NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification - CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
CSCCa (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association) certification-SCCC (Strength and Coach Certified)
- Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
- Demonstrated experience working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, preferably at the college level.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college athletes, coaches and administrators.
- Knowledge of and strict adherence to NCAA,NJAC, and University rules and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to the Director of Athletics, directly reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics.
Coaching – Organization and Administration of The Strength and Conditioning Program.
- Overall development of strength and conditioning program.
- Determine sport assignments for head and assistant strength and conditioning coaches.
- Know and follow NCAA and NJAC rules as they pertain to training teams and individuals – in season and out.
- Facilitate learning of proper lifting, spotting, and safety techniques.
- Keep current records of all student athletes that are training on a seasonal basis.
- Develop communication system and schedule with the Sports Medicine team for updates on student athletes’ ability to train/injuries.
- Develop summer and off-season programs for designated sports within the rules of the NCAA and NJAC.
- Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas involving the strength and conditioning area to the immediate supervisor.
- Learn and research team and individual specific conditioning and training methods and activities.
- Meet with head coaches to assess needs and plan programs.
- Attend department meetings.
- Hire (with the approval of the Athletic Director) and supervise assistant coaches.
- Responsible for equipment purchases in conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director.
- Responsible for issuance and collection of equipment in conjunction with the equipment supervisor.
- Prepare program budget.
- Develop a knowledge of and adhere to NCAA and NJAC rules and regulations.
- Submit an end-of-year report to the Associate Director of Athletics.
- Keep abreast of current and new coaching trends by attending clinics, workshops and conferences when appropriate.
Additional Professional Responsibilities
- Attend clinics and conferences related to program.
- Be an active member in state and national coaching organizations.
- Attend department meetings and activities.
- Serve on department and university wide committees when appropriate.
- Game management as assigned.
- Facility supervision when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
