Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Overview

This position is an exciting new position that is aimed at giving a hardworking professional the opportunity to work and develop in a high-performance setting. The position will be highly mentored and will undergo extensive in-house training to develop practical skills and knowledge in strength and conditioning and sport science.

Reports to:  Vice President, Performance

Other Key Relationships: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Performance, Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach, Coaching staff, Medical Staff, Players

 As part of our commitment to health and safety, we are requiring that all full-time/part-time team members and new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain limited exceptions.

Responsibilities

• After a period of education, this position will craft and write player training programs in close collaboration with Bucks strength and conditioning staff using approved software systems.
• Assist with the execution of regular fitness assessments and collect training monitoring data on players.
• Assist with the sport science laboratory standards system. This includes playing an active role in reliability data collection, equipment testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair.
• Keep up to date electronic records of player testing and training monitoring data on the approved player software system.
• Initiate regular direct and electronic communication on player progress to the head strength coach, performance director and other service providers.
• Function as an effective multidisciplinary team member to provide high performance services to players and coaches
• Collaborate with the Strength and Conditioning staff to implement the strength and conditioning services to players; assist with summer training programs; craft and implement strength and conditioning assessment protocols; and complete training monitoring systems for players.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to relate to coaches, players and colleagues. The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Degree in exercise and sport science with a specialty in strength and conditioning.
• Other professional qualifications or certifications related to elite player conditioning are preferred. (e.g., CSCS).
• High level of competence with computer software and technology.
• Prior practical exposure to sport science technology.

Working Conditions

• 40-hour week.  The candidate will be encouraged to work unconventional working hours to ensure that all deadlines and responsibilities are met.
• Domestic travel is required.
• Currently eligible to work legally in the United States.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team.  We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at  hrsupport@bucks.com to request accommodation.