Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning
- Alcorn State University
- Lorman, Mississippi
- Full Time
Job Title
Assistant Coach, Strength and Conditioning
Essential Job Functions
- Assists with administering strength training programs unique to assigned sport(s) and to individual student-athletes, using discretion and independent judgment
- Assists with determining and developing realistic goals, rules, expectations, and motivations for assigned teams and each individual student-athlete, using discretion and independent judgment
- Interacts with team trainers and medical staff in designing, developing, and implementing rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes
- Prepares periodic evaluations and progress reports regarding the progress, conditioning, and training of student-athletes
- Monitors appearance, maintenance, and organization of equipment in training facilities
- Assists in scheduling and organizing daily use of the Facility
- Assists in the evaluation and recommendation procurement and maintenance of all equipment
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Two (2) years successful collegiate strength and conditioning experience (preferable with Division 1)
Licenses/Certifications:
Current strength and conditioning certification (National Strength Coaches Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (both accredited)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong knowledge of volleyball skills and strategies
Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
Strong coaching and recruiting skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to recruit effectively
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community