The George Washington University
Director, Strength and Conditioning
The George Washington University, Olympia, Washington, United States
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Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status I. JOB OVERVIEW
The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world‑class university aspires to have a world‑class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director of Health, Wellbeing, & Performance, the Director, Strength & Conditioning will oversee the Strength and Conditioning program by performing the following duties:
Oversees the entire strength and conditioning program for 20 varsity athletic teams consisting of 400+ student‑athletes. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of team and individual workouts in the areas of flexibility, lifting, running, and testing, among other areas. Remains knowledgeable of current trends and advances in the area of strength and conditioning. Communicates and collaborates with head coaches about individual and team development. Responsible for budget management for strength and conditioning, including allocation of resources, equipment and supplement purchase and replacement planning. Works with supervisor to help implement nutrition programs and dietary education plans for all student‑athletes (including Training Table). Collaborates with the Sports Medicine team to ensure proper protocol regarding student‑athlete injuries and rehabilitations. Communicates with individual sport coaches and sports medicine staff regarding physical training issues and injury limitations of student‑athletes. Is responsible for safety and maintenance of strength and conditioning training areas. Creates appropriate reports and tracking mechanisms of strength, speed, and conditioning test results, athlete nutritional analyses, and other data as necessary. Oversees, manages and supervises full‑time strength and conditioning coaches and graduate assistants. Supervision includes selection, training, evaluation, and professional development and management of all subordinates. Remains knowledgeable and current on compliance‑related items with all NCAA , Atlantic 10 Conference ( other affiliated conferences), and University rules and regulations. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Exercise Science or related field Strength and conditioning coaching experience at the Division 1 or professional level Experience working with Division I basketball GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs . II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation Level: Level 1 Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑Time Hours Per Week: 40+ Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and nights and weekend as necessary Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Posting Specific Questions
* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
No Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
Yes, IEP complete No, still in IEP N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your salary range expectation? (Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Human Resource Management & Development 2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20006
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Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status I. JOB OVERVIEW
The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world‑class university aspires to have a world‑class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director of Health, Wellbeing, & Performance, the Director, Strength & Conditioning will oversee the Strength and Conditioning program by performing the following duties:
Oversees the entire strength and conditioning program for 20 varsity athletic teams consisting of 400+ student‑athletes. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of team and individual workouts in the areas of flexibility, lifting, running, and testing, among other areas. Remains knowledgeable of current trends and advances in the area of strength and conditioning. Communicates and collaborates with head coaches about individual and team development. Responsible for budget management for strength and conditioning, including allocation of resources, equipment and supplement purchase and replacement planning. Works with supervisor to help implement nutrition programs and dietary education plans for all student‑athletes (including Training Table). Collaborates with the Sports Medicine team to ensure proper protocol regarding student‑athlete injuries and rehabilitations. Communicates with individual sport coaches and sports medicine staff regarding physical training issues and injury limitations of student‑athletes. Is responsible for safety and maintenance of strength and conditioning training areas. Creates appropriate reports and tracking mechanisms of strength, speed, and conditioning test results, athlete nutritional analyses, and other data as necessary. Oversees, manages and supervises full‑time strength and conditioning coaches and graduate assistants. Supervision includes selection, training, evaluation, and professional development and management of all subordinates. Remains knowledgeable and current on compliance‑related items with all NCAA , Atlantic 10 Conference ( other affiliated conferences), and University rules and regulations. The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Exercise Science or related field Strength and conditioning coaching experience at the Division 1 or professional level Experience working with Division I basketball GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs . II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation Level: Level 1 Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑Time Hours Per Week: 40+ Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and nights and weekend as necessary Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Posting Specific Questions
* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
No Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
Yes, IEP complete No, still in IEP N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your salary range expectation? (Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Human Resource Management & Development 2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20006
#J-18808-Ljbffr