GA Strength and Conditioning Coach - Hartsville, United States - Coker University

Description

Job Description

Coker University is a comprehensive university, providing bachelor's and master's degrees, with a liberal arts core, located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Coker offers round table, discussion-based learning with hands-on experiences to encourage active participation in and out of the classroom. Coker is known for being student-focused and provides a supportive, close-knit community that helps students build the confidence and practical life skills necessary to reach their personal best, both in college and beyond. They also have a strong athletic program, competing in 22 NCAA Division II sports. Coker has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review for their academic and athletic excellence.

Role Description

The Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach is a full-time on-site role located in Hartsville, SC. The coach will perform daily duties as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with a focus on enhancing performance and reducing injury risk for student-athletes across all sports at the university. In addition, the Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will assist with facility upkeep and maintenance, equipment inventory, and other duties as assigned. Anticipated start date is 8/1/24. The position includes a 10-month $10,000.00 stipend; tuition will be waived. The position is for Fall 2024-Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports.
• Assisting with the program implementation of all sports (when needed).
• Provide instruction for safe and effective lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Supervise day-to-day activities
• Conduct periodic performance and strength testing
• Communicate regularly with sport coaches and sports medicine personnel.
• Work early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, sports science, or a related field.
• Acceptance into the Coker University Graduate Program ).
• Experience participating in a collegiate strength and conditioning program as an intern/volunteer coach.
• Certification by the CSCCa or the NSCA (CSCS). (Certification must be already obtained not in the process of getting one. Applications without obtained certification will be disregarded)
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends.
• Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Prior experience with facility upkeep and maintenance, equipment inventory, and weight room supervision is preferred.
• Commitment to DEI.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and three professional references to

University Standard Service and Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national

origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities,or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs,activities or facilities.