Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

• Centered on Christ   (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
• Focused on Community   (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
• Called to Service   (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
• Committed to Excellence   (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
• Dedicated to Stewardship   (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
• a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
• unofficial transcripts, and
• a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for leading and guiding the athletic strength and conditioning program in a positive Christian manner, including compliance with NCAA and ASC regulations. The Coach provides leadership for a program that contributes to the holistic development of students. The Coach coordinates the strength and conditioning program for all sports in cooperation with the head coaches. This position works directly with the athletic training staff for rehabilitation planning for student-athletes. The position also designs individual programs for student-athletes, supervises training, and prepares, inspects, and maintains all weight room equipment for preseason, in season, and postseason workouts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. The Director of Athletics may assign other duties.

1. Lead the strength and conditioning program based on proven Christian integrity and ethics consistent with the University Mission Statement and Core Values
2. Oversee the daily operations and the development of the strength and conditioning program
3. Provide professional education, programming, training, support, and resources that enhance the performance of the University's athletic department including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
4. Provide strength and conditioning related training and supervision of athletics staff, part-time graduate employees, athletic trainers and athletic training students. Provide student-athletes with guidance and proper training techniques
5. Establish, enforce, and follow University, NCAA, and ASC policies and procedures directly related to strength and conditioning best practices.  Comply with all NCAA and American Southwest Conference (ASC) regulations regarding strength and conditioning and best practices. Must report any known NCAA/ASC violations to the appropriate personnel at the University
6. Work directly with the Athletic Training Staff related to the care, safety, and overall welfare of the student-athletes including but not limited to the prevention, management, evaluation, education, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
7. Effectively communicate with athletic training staff, coaches, and student-athletes regarding injuries and student-athlete statusMaintain weight room facilities, supplies, and equipment. 
8. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance and benefit the athletic department.
9. Responsible for the retention of student-athletes with a primary focus on overall student-athlete well-being.  Assist with the supervision of Chapel and the academic success of student-athletes.
10. Provide support in tasks related to game administration of sporting events hosted by the University.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and train athletics staff in the athletics department, part-time graduate employees, athletic trainers and student-athletes in safety and technique. 

Required Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Modeling Christian Faith in Athletics - Must be committed to excellence in coaching and teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, and service through athletics. Displays a proven record of modeling Christian faith through the platform of intercollegiate athletics and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner consistent with the University's Mission Statement and Core Values
2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
3. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
4. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
5. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
6. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
7. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
8. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results
9. Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
10. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; is available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills
11. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
12. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves University resources
13. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values
14. University Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values; Benefits the University through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
15. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
16. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
17. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes and schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
18. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds effectively to supervisor’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience - A Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university is required
2. Certificates and Licenses - Must maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the University. Must be certified with CPR-AED. Must have National Strength Coach Certification (CSCCA and/or NSCA is preferred)
3. Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University
4. Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
5. Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
6. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook software
7. Travel Away from Home - Must be able to travel away from home 40% of the time with teams on out-of-town trips
8. Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
   1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
9. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
   1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and is regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds and athletic fields of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate