Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

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Academy of Art University Athletics serves as the lone Art Institution in all of NCAA Division II. The Urban Knights teams have made over 45 postseason appearances, including men's and women's Cross Country & Track and Field.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning to join our amazing Athletics Team. This is a wonderful full-time opportunity that will enable you to combine your passion for sports and education to support our aspiring artists and student-athletes.
The Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning is responsible for supporting management in the related responsibilities for a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II athletic program. This position will assist the Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning and Sports Medicine Staff.
The Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning also supports the teams with the following responsibilities:

• Supervise the year-round strength program for men's and women's intercollegiate sports as assigned, which includes:
  
  • Supervise the year-round strength program for men's and women's intercollegiate sports
  • Supervise and teach progression, resistance, cardiovascular, speed, explosive / plyometric, flexibility and body control
  • Support with secondary injury rehabilitation
  • Maintain record keeping and monitor physical progress
  • Schedule teams according to strength development plans
  • Provide guidance regarding best strength development practice
• Work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ensure that all activities are operated in compliance with NCAA, Pacific West Conference and University rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Minimum of one year experience in Strength and Conditioning experience
• Experience and demonstrated ability in the design and implementation of safe and effective strength programs for a variety of sports
• Possess First Aid, CPR and AED Certification.
• Strength and Condition Specialist Certification from CSCS OR CSCCa
• Knowledge and commitment to follow NCAA, PacWest Conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Operate Academy and/or rental vehicle(s) while completing the above-referenced job duties and observe all applicable federal and state motor vehicle laws.
• Maintain valid California driver's license and insurability under the Academy's carrier.
• Provide continued oversight to student/athletes' conduct both on and off the field; assists with conflict resolutions, development of positive interpersonal relationships amongst the team, in coordination with the head coach.

Compensation: $25/per hour
Application Deadline: February 17, 2024
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Benefits:
Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester. We also have a swimming pool, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the year.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.