What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Football position at Vanderbilt University?
This position reports directly to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Football and is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance in the daily operation of the Football Strength & Conditioning program.
About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily operation of the Football Strength & Conditioning program, including the development of all player training programs.
- Perform designated practice responsibilities.
- Assist with Catapult as requested.
- Coordinate speed training and conditioning drills/workouts.
- Be able to understand, explain and demonstrate all exercises and drills in the program.
- Serve as a liaison from Football Strength & Conditioning to assigned support areas.
- Coordinate weight room maintenance as needed.
- Coordinate areas associated with recruiting as needed (i.e. set up/cleaning and organization).
- Give daily updates of any and all pertinent info to Director.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Football and/or the Head Football Coach.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
- Certification by CsCCA is required of this position per NCAA regulations.
- CPR/First Aid certification is required of this position per NCAA regulations.
- Previous Strength & Conditioning experience, collegiately and/or professionally, is necessary.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA and SEC compliance rules and regulations is necessary.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
