What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning position at Southwest Baptist University?
Summary/Objective
All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.
Essential Job Duties
- Design and implement training protocols for the athletic department teams and athletes
- Assist the athletic training staff in rehabilitation and injury prevention as needed
- Supervision of workout session for each program
- Instruction of proper techniques for strength and conditioning
- Make recommendations for the purchase of new equipment
- Responsible for arranging of maintenance and repairs of the weight room equipment
- Assists the head coach to make travel arrangements for program
- Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
- Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
- Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
- Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
- Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Supervisory Responsibility
The Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning supervises GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.
Position Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Certification through the NSCA (CSCS) or CSCCa (SCCC)
- Knowledge of NCAA rules
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Science, Athletic Administration, or related field
- At least one year of full or part-time strength and conditioning coach experience at the collegiate level is preferred
- Have the ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media
- Ability to teach, demonstrate, and supervise proper techniques for strength, speed, conditioning, agility, and flexibility exercises within the program, while maintaining a safe environment
Work Environment
- Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment.
- Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required.
- Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
- Must be able to work outdoors
- Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
- Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Physical Abilities
- Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in strength and conditioning.
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
- Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.
