| The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks a lead strength and conditioning coach to develop and oversee an industry-leading strength & conditioning program designed to maximize individual athlete and team performance beginning August 15, 2019. This is a full-time appointment with benefits. The Dawn Strout Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development, implementation, safety, and management of individual and group strength training programs for all student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. In addition, the Dawn Strout Strength and Conditioning Coach will be responsible for supporting the strength and conditioning needs of the larger College community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Enable all student-athletes to perform to their maximum potential in their sport through the development and management of an industry-leading individual and group weight, strength, and fitness training program
- Seamlessly integrate with the multi-disciplinary performance team, bringing unique expertise in the field of strength and conditioning and an eagerness to collaborate and communicate with all team members. Participate in and contribute to team meetings, consisting of sports medicine personnel, athletic trainers, sports psychologist, and sports dietician.
- Utilize research and guidelines for international elite sport performance to assess current practices and to aide in the development of future strength & conditioning programs.
- Assist in the development of a preseason performance assessment. Assess current physical conditioning, display and utilize knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailor strength programs for specific needs, and demonstrate proper performance of exercises, and correct mistakes
- Manage programs by monitoring progress, providing an assessment of development and continuous feedback for improvement
- Manage the use of all technological feedback tools and analyze data to make informed decisions about each athlete’s physical and mental wellbeing.
- Provide research, knowledge, support and guidance to coaches in meeting the strength and conditioning needs of their programs
- Administer programs based on NCAA, NATA’s best practices and recommendations for administration of strength and conditioning programs
- In accordance with baseline assessments and best practices, develop programming that carefully maps out plans for transitions of athletes into training programs and monitors program progression
- Assist with preparation for return to play of injured or sidelined athletes to training, practice, and participation in the off-season and in-season
- Develop necessary orientation and training programs for coaches, athletic personnel, and student-athletes around industry best practices for health and safety in strength and conditioning.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of strength and conditioning professionals
- Develop a student internship program leveraging area resources
- Utilize data management program for enhancement and adjustment of programming, delivery of team and individually tailored programming for off-season, and enhanced performance
- Develop and foster a network of industry leading professionals in strength and conditioning for collaboration and enhancement of field knowledge and progression
- Abide by and comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) rules, academic standards, requirements, policies of the College, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department; report any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the appropriate personnel
- Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with a diverse community
- Contribute to the overall success of the College’s intercollegiate, club, and recreational athletics programs by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Keep current with continuing education and best practices in health and safety of college student-athletes and utilize and contribute to industry research for administration of innovative programming.
- The scope of the position requires frequent weekend, evening and/or early morning work
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the senior associate director of athletics/senior woman adminstrator and has significant interaction with students, athletes, athletics and athletic training room staff, as well as the general College community.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to lift at least 100 lbs., as well as the ability to perform and instruct olympic lifts, core exercises, and other movement activities. Individual will be on their feet, working throughout the day in multiple training venues. The scope of the position requires frequent weekend, evening and/or early morning work.
TO APPLY: Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. For full consideration, application materials including resume, cover letter, and references should be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/66065
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.
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