Title:

Part time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

 

 

Department:

Strength and Conditioning

  

 

Reports To:

Head Strength and Cond Coach

    

 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Administrator, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach assists the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all aspects of the strength and conditioning department, including the development and implementation of strength and conditioning training for all student athletes. In addition, they will assist in rehabilitation, nutrition and team support for assigned teams and student athletes.  This is a 9-month position.

NCAA Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutions and related university rules, regulations and policies.

Essential Functions:

Strength and Conditioning Activities: This function finds its incumbent providing a full array of services related to proper running of the strength and conditioning program. By way of illustration and not limitation, this function:

• Develops and implements comprehensive strength training and speed/agility/conditioning activities for assigned teams and student athletes.

• Provide certified and safe instruction in the use of weight machines, free weights, and conditioning equipment.

• Conduct testing and evaluation of student athletes to effectively monitor desired training outcomes. 

• Use and maintain all available technology to monitor and enhance desired training outcomes. 

• Provides assistance to Head and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches with teams and student athletes, as necessary.

• Provides nutritional and rehabilitation support for assigned teams and student-athletes, in collaboration with Sports Medicine Staff, Physical Therapists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches.

• Assists in developing policies and procedures for safe operation of the Varsity Weight Room. Assesses equipment as needed and recommends items for purchase. 

• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and to government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents and the general public.

Additional Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health or a related field.

• Certification: NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC.

• Experience in a Professional, Collegiate, High School or Private Strength and Conditioning program. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff and students.

• Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.

• Must have the ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

Compensation: 

This is a 9-month part-time position. Salary is $20,000

 

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

        

 

Range:

Period Activity Grade

        

 

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

 

 

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

        

 

Time Type:

Part time

        

 

Pay Rate:

Stipend

        

 

Additional Information:

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