Head Strength - Williamstown, United States - Williams College

Williams College

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Williamstown, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Williams College, a member of NCAA Division III's NESCAC conference, is excited to announce an opening for a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach overseeing programming 32 varsity sports.

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services, the Head Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach will lead, plan and coordinate all aspects of competitive intercollegiate sports performance programming including strength and conditioning, speed and agility training, effective teaching of exercise technique, and all components focused on student-athlete performance development.

ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Designing, developing, directing and conducting team and individual strength and conditioning programs for in-season, post-season and non-traditional seasons where appropriate and permissible.
Preparing training and acclimatization programs that reflect current scientific research in the field and meet NCAA compliance requirements as well as developing data analytics to evaluate implemented programs for studentathletes in order to refine programming.
Mentoring, supervising, scheduling and collaborating with strength & conditioning coaching staff (head coaches and assistants) who serve as S&C coaches and facility supervisors.
Communicating effectively and developing positive working relationships with head coaches, studentathletes, sports medicine staff and administrators.
Overseeing the promotion of studentathlete safety and wellbeing in all training sessions, conditioning activities, practice activities and competitions. Provide studentathletes with instruction regarding physical health and safety.
Providing guidance on class curriculum to physical education faculty on strength and conditioning PE classes taught in the performance center.
Planning and scheduling weight room usage and team schedules in coordination with head coaches, support staff and administrators.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of Strength and Conditioning coaching experience
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification required
Experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs, preferably at the collegiate level
Knowledge of NCAA and Division III rules and regulations related to strength and conditioning training
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and studentathletes from diverse backgrounds
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to navigate various sporting venues and move heavier loads of 50100lbs
Must be able to properly demonstrate various exercises and techniques to studentathletes with a wide range of abilities and experiences.

Application review will begin on April 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 2-E.

Conditions of EmploymentEmployment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.
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