Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach

Job Category:

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Strength & Fitness

Hiring Wage/Salary Range:

$58,500-$60,500

Determination:

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Benefits:

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Department Statement:

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities:

Reporting directly to the Director of Strength and Conditioning, this position will be responsible for women’s basketball, men’s soccer and various other men’s and women’s contact and non-contact sports. This includes ensuring a safe and effective working environment in the varsity weight room, Strength and Conditioning program development and implementation for assigned sports, and working closely with the sports medicine program within university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Accountability for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within the assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

• Ensuring training philosophies are approved by the Director of Strength and Conditioning
• The use of independent discretion and judgment in creating Strength and Conditioning programs for assigned sports programs
• Instructing student-athletes in proper and safe weight training techniques, plyometrics, speed development drills, conditioning exercises, and agility movements that are current and scientifically valid
• Effectively communicating with a diverse population of student-athletes, coaches and staff
• Responsible for overall Strength and Conditioning program development, execution, and instruction as it pertains to student-athlete sport performance and physical well-being including:
  • Program development based on sport specificity, seasonality and competitive strategy, progressive instruction, and acclimation, sports nutrition education and counseling, and injury rehabilitation programming and instruction
  • Unchallengeable authority for all Strength and Conditioning programming and implementation including timing, frequency, type and volume to promote safe and effective performance of student-athletes.
  • Ensures all student-athlete injuries are properly reported to appropriate medical staff and that student-athlete injuries are accommodated appropriately in student’s Strength and Conditioning program
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and protocols ensuring a safe and effective environment in the varsity weight room by inspecting all equipment, appropriately setting up the facility, and monitoring each team’s training sessions, when staffing permits
• Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes
• Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:
  • NCAA
  • specific conference
  • athletic department
  • university policies

Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence
Athletics Department Virtues:
Thoughtful – Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking
Driven – Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal
Enthusiastic – Passionate, positive, fun presence
Cohesive – Close-knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork
Bold – Creative, resourceful, fearless winners
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.Name:

Certifications

Description:

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of Strength and Conditioning through certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Certification is maintained through continuing education and continued emergency cardiac care certification (CPR/AED)

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Strength and Conditioning Knowledge

Description:

• Demonstrated expertise of sport-specific Strength and Conditioning methodologies sufficient to properly prepare and execute a team training program, including effective program planning, periodization, competitive strategy, and student-athlete management.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently improve individual student-athlete performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop student-athletes within the team/program.

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Compliance

Description:

• Proven track record of an ability to comply with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.

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Student-Athlete Welfare

Description:

• Demonstrated ability of knowledge of student-athlete welfare and well-being indicators including nutrition, physical well-being, and emotional well-being.

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Personal Accountability for Results

Description:

• Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes
• Behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude
• Shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

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Effective Communication

Description:

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
• Shares information and seeks input from others
• Adapts communication to diverse audiences
• Protects private and confidential information.

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Problem Solving and Decision Making

Description:

• Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems
• Generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality
• Involves others in solving problems and making decisions
• Factors organizational goals into decisions
• Makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

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Change Management

Description:

• Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance
• Understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area
• Adapts to new methodologies
• Identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

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Leadership and Teamwork

Description:

• Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals
• Helps others perform at their best
• Builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness
• Treats others with respect
• Resolves conflicts among team members.

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Creativity and Innovation

Description:

• Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level
• Critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Description:

• Demonstrates respect for people and their differences
• Understands the benefits of a diverse workforce
• Earns the trust and respect of others
• Includes and welcomes others
• Works to understand the perspective of others
• Promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

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Sustainability

Description:

• Understands the impact of decision-making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus
• Supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives
• Influences others to use sustainable practices.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are required.
• Prior coaching, graduate assistant, or intern experience in a collegiate Strength and Conditioning setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field.
• Two years of coaching at the collegiate level.
• Strong background in teaching or coaching Olympic/Ground-based movements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, or related field is required.

Certifications:

• Certification in one or more of the following: CSCS (NSCA), SCCC (CSCCa)
• A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to provide technical instruction to students. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Other Information:

If you have a current CSCS (NSCA), SCCC (CSCCa) certification you may upload it in your application under the additional document.
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC, or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

Requisition Number:

2024S027Posting

Temporary:

No

Job Open Date:

04/05/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.