The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball designs and implements the strength and conditioning program; conducts and monitors the strength and conditioning program; assists with rehabilitation of injured athletes; manages the strength and conditioning facility and assists the players and the team as needed. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Health & Performance, in consultation with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creation and implementation of all strength and conditioning programs for the Men’s Basketball program, including student-athlete assessments/testing, charting workouts, and reporting student-athlete progress to the Head Coach.
• Maintain a safe and effective training program with a focus on the health and performance of the student-athlete.
• Oversee a staff of four (4) full-time strength coaches and interns.
• Collaborate with the Sports Medicine department in designing injury prevention and injury reconditioning programs; provide injury monitoring and mitigation information.
• Collaborate with the Sports Nutrition department in program implementation.
• Collaborate with the Sport Science department for monitoring, technology, and research.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health and Mental Performance department to provide a safe and positive training environment while giving support to student athletes.
• Assist with game day management; Implement all warm-up routines and methods for games and competition, including practices.
• Instruct student-athletes on effective, proper, and safe strength and conditioning techniques and use of equipment.
• Administer the strength and conditioning program in compliance with all University and NCAA rules.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD for Health and Performance and Head Coach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience leading the strength and conditioning program for a Division I men’s basketball program.
• Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Proficient knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment and techniques.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with all Olympic lifts and variations.
• Working knowledge of conditioning, speed, and agility training.
• Working knowledge of modern periodization models.
• Previous work experience at a NCAA Division I program.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or a related field and eight years of related experience with four years’ experience as a weight/strength coach at the college level, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or strength and conditioning coach certified (SCCC). CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.

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