Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Title:

Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

Supervisory Org:

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference invites applications for the position of Part-time Assistant Coach for Strength and Conditioning to assist the head coach to develop, promote and supervise all facets of the Strength and Conditioning program; assist the head coach to develop and execute strategies for the physical preparedness of student-athletes for highly visible regional and national competition; assist the head coach to organize and direct all aspects of the Strength and Conditioning programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.

• Ensuring that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to player eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.

• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.

• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.

• Responsible for the program design, organization, and implementation of Strength and Conditioning activities as assigned by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

• Assist in collective departmental and individual record keeping for all programming, testing, and student-athlete assessments.

• Establishing and maintaining professional interdepartmental relationships within intercollegiate athletics and academic programs.

• Assisting in the purchase, maintenance and inventory of all equipment.

• Assist in directing and managing recruiting efforts as solicited by members of respective sport assignments.

• Assist in designing and implementing off-season training programs for student-athletes.

• Assist in all fundraising needs for the department.

• Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes.

• Assist with collaborating and maintaining continuing education programs.

• Perform related and other duties as assigned by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision is received from Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision is exercised over Graduate Assistants and undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Interns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field.

• CSCS certified within 90 days of start date.

• Collegiate strength and conditioning graduate assistantship/internship experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Exceptional leadership skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

• Willingness to travel nights and weekends.

• Willingness to travel with programs as requested.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar field.

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified.

• Three years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate level or higher.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website , http://www.svsu.edu .