The ideal prospective candidate would be a recently graduated college student. Preference will be given to those who have studied Exercise Science; however, all professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Additional considerations will be given to those who have an athletic or coaching background, as well as those who are eager to gain experience coaching in a collegiate strength and conditioning setting.

Job Duties

Duties for this include assisting the Director of Sports Performance/Head Athletic Trainer implementation of all aspects of strength and conditioning for 18 varsity sports in an NCAA Division III program.

The successful candidate will support the Director of Sports Performance with all aspects of a competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III strength and conditioning program for approximately 225 student-athletes:

?Implement strength training and conditioning programs for varsity sports ?Collaborate with the sports medicine staff to develop and implement injury prevention and injury rehabilitation programs as appropriate ?Teach proper technique and provide supervision and motivation as needed ?Conduct testing to assess student-athlete performance and improvement ?Assist with the development, implementation, and utilization of an online methodology for tracking student-athlete strength & conditioning activities, including the use of pre-practice readiness questionnaires ?Collaborate with Head Coaches to create comprehensive off-season conditioning programs ?Engage in professional development activities to stay current with best practices, new research and changing guidelines ?Maintain and upkeep equipment within the weight room ?Attends periodic staff meetings and select Bard College Student Services meetings ?Other duties as assigned

Application Instructions To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/169381.

Benefits Overview We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

• Required to have the following certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and/or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified. CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications
• Excellent communication skills are necessary
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends
• Must have interest in supporting an environment in which students of all experience and ability levels and from diverse backgrounds are supported and encouraged

About Bard College

Bard is a private liberal arts college with approximately 1800 students, located 90 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River in Northern Dutchess County. Bard is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Skyline Conference (Liberty in fall 2011).

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