National Collegiate Athletic Association is hiring: Assistant Strength & Conditi
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Kutztown, Berks County, United States
Assist in planning, scheduling, and delivering comprehensive physical development programs for all varsity teams.
Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams.
Conduct athlete assessments, monitor progress, and evaluate training outcomes. Supervise and instruct athletes during training sessions, ensuring safety and proper technique.
Support the development and implementation of return-to-play protocols for injured athletes.
Educate student-athletes on nutrition and supplementation for health and performance. Oversee strength and conditioning interns and student workers; assist with the Kutztown internship curriculum.
Maintain the weight room, manage equipment inventory, and develop risk management strategies.
Build strong working relationships with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and student-athletes.
Comply with all policies and procedures of Kutztown Strength and Conditioning, KU Athletics, the PSAC, NCAA, and other governing bodies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
Be available for weekends, holidays, extended hours, and team travel as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) or
- Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa- SCCC).
- Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
- Strong integrity, attention to detail, and initiative.
- Ability to modify and regress exercises based on injuries or circumstances.
- Workplace First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Minimum of two years of collegiate-level strength and conditioning experience (graduate assistantships and full- time internships accepted).
Preferred Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in exercise science or a related field.
- Experience using Teambuildr software.
- Experience working with both male and female athletes.
- Knowledge of training load management strategies.
- Ability to analyze performance data and present findings clearly to coaching staff.