Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Waltham, United States - Bentley University

Bentley University

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Waltham, United States

1 week ago

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Job Description Summary

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach develops and administers sport-specific strength training programs for university athletic programs, focusing on injury prevention and performance training.

They will oversee the strength programing for 23 Division II athletic programs as well as our Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey program.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach meets regularly with coaches to determine what type of training the athletes need.

If working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will consult with the sports medicine or athletic training staff.

Essential Duties

Develop, implement, and monitor sportspecific strength training programs and sportspecific speed, agility, and conditioning programs for teams and individual athletes.
Work in partnership with administration, coaching staff, and athletic training staff to provide an integrated program of injury prevention and performance training.
Monitors the weight room and safe lifting techniques of student athletes.
Develop and implement summer programs designed to increase student athletes' performance.
Travel to home and away games with our Division 1 Ice Hockey program and or Football program as needed.
Coordinate training facilities schedule and equipment maintenance in the varsity weightrooms.
Establish policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and professional operation of the weightroom facility.
Ensures compliance with policies and rules of the university, NSCA, NCAA.
Manage the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Exercise Science or related field perferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience strength and conditioning coaching
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (S.C.C.C.)
First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
Ability to interact effectively with students, coaches and staff.
Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
Experience working with heart rate monitors, catapult, force plates, etc.
Enthusiasm and capacity for selfmotivation
Understanding the compliance of NCAA rule and regulations

Work Environment

Nights, weekends, and holidays expected.
Exposed to loud noise due to the nature of collegiate athletics on a daily basis.
At times, overnight or day travel is required, must be available "oncall" when needed.

Physical Demands

There is a large amount of physical skill required. Some examples are demonstrating an exercise; setting up workouts; carrying weights and equipment;

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.