What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach position at Gunnison Valley Health?
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Share your talents in overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletes at Western Colorado University. We need your expertise to keep our athletes healthy and thriving!
Where you’ll live:
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:
• Unique and generous benefits to include a Lifestyle Spending Account, Matched retirement starting on day 1, as well as a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan.
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Masters Degree preferred
• Experience: Prior experience in collegiate strength and conditioning programs preferred, program leadership experience preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification required, NCAA recruiting certified, BCLS certified, Valid Drivers license required
Responsibilities:
We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Rehab Department you will:
- Provide oversight for the development of sport specific strength training and conditioning programs for all NCAA sport teams to maximize performance and prevent injury.
- Supervise assistant strength coaches and graduate interns assigned to assist in the program. Creates schedules, ensures safety, supervises job performance, and collaborates with rehab director to provide annual performance evaluations.
- Advise student athletes as to health and lifestyle choices to contribute and enhance overall physical strength and conditioning
- Strategize and adjust current strength training programs with coaching staff. Communicate regularly with NCAA sports coaches to create and modify programs to suit the need of the team and individuals.
- Perform administrative duties, including maintaining waiver forms, equipment maintenance logs, student athlete attendance rosters, intern hour logs and NCAA compliance documents.
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33%) - Sitting, handling, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs
Frequently (34-66%) - Standing, walking, change position, reaching, reach across midline, pinching, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20 - 50 lbs)
Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Compensation: $23.78 - $31.00/hr, depending on experience.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Salary : $24 - $31
