Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach (Specialist 1A)
Search #: 497177
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Athletics (Coaches, Trainers, Specialists)
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the full-time position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include: assisting the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning with the development and administration of the strength and conditioning programs for the UConn Football Program and other teams assigned by the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning; strict compliance with NCAA regulations and policies of the University; assistance with practice and game-day duties including pre-game/practice warm-ups; collaboration with Athletic Training staff as to the monitoring and rehabilitation of student-athletes with injuries; responsible for assisting with Catapult and other player load management systems, interpreting data and designing daily reports for staff; assistance with communication of strength program organization to prospective student-athletes and parents; and assist with supervisory responsibility of strength and conditioning interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or working towards completion of degree.
Two years of full-time experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate level or experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the professional level.
Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), CPR/First Aid certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations.
Prior experience with teaching the power lifts, the Olympic lifts, and the various forms of periodization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three or more years of Football Strength and Conditioning Coaching experience at an FCS and or FBS institution.
Has designed and implemented multiple sport speed development programs in the collegiate setting.
Possesses student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its football program.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is an 11-month appointment subject to annual renewal.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 18, 2023.