What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength Coach, Western Colorado University position at Gunnison Valley Health?
As a representative of GVH in the Athletic Medicine program at WCU and partnering with the WCU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, develop high level of strength and conditioning services for student-athletes participating in all NCAA sponsored sports at WCU.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Two years collegiate Strength and Conditioning coaching experience preferred.
Licenses/Certification: National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or a Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches (CSCCa) certification required. CPR and First Aid certified.
Skills/Responsibilities:
- Utilize and direct student-athletes in exercise techniques at each training session and deliver programs in an organized manner using best practices
- Strategize and adjust current strength training programs with coaching staff and sports medicine staff collaboration.
- Communicate with individual coaching staffs regarding student-athlete performance and rate of progress.
- Assist in the development of sport-specific strength training and conditioning programs designed to enhance sport performance and decrease incidence of non-contact injuries
- Assist in providing leadership, planning, organizing, and administering all aspects of the WCU Strength and Conditioning program
- Acknowledge and follow policies, procedures and regulations set forth by the NCAA D2, RMAC and University as they apply to athletic strength and training, and the student-athlete well-being
- Will be utilized in the best interest of GVH and WCU during WCU academic breaks and summers in a manner to be determined.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally (0-33%) - 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%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
Compensation: $23.78 - $31.70/hr, depending on experience.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
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.
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 - $32
