Temporary Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Strength and Conditioning Specialist is responsible for assisting staff needs in the strength and conditioning department. The SCS will also assist in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs and provide monitoring and maintenance activities in the weight room.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Takes and tracks attendance, excuses, and exceptions for all lifts, running sessions, and any other S&C activities as determined by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. The SCS assists in immediately tracking down late/absent players.
2. Assists the Director of Sport Science in gathering and organizing all data related to S&C, including managing catapult equipment, miscellaneous sport science technology, percentage sheets, testing data, yearly comparisons, team accountability spreadsheets, and any other data requested by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
3. Assists in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for football student-athletes if one or more full-time countable five S&C coach is unavailable to perform their duties.
4. Monitors the weight room any time the strength staff is required to be at football-related activities such as practice, travel and/or departmental meetings. The SCS, in consultation with ATC and PT staffs, assists with rehabilitative and return-to-play programs for injured players during practice or while the strength staff is traveling for away games.
5. Remains current in the field of strength and conditioning by continually reviewing all appropriate literature and attending conferences and seminars as time and budget permits.
6. Assists the internship coordinator with managing and organizing internship interviews as well as supervising current intern involvement and compliance.
7. Manages the cleaning schedule for the weight room as well as checks and maintains equipment and assists in the replacement process of worn or damaged equipment.
8. Performs special duties as requested by the Head Strength Coach.
9. Maintains compliance and certification with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental policies, and procedures.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Department Addendum:

The strength and conditioning specialist is responsible for assisting full-time strength and conditioning staff in enhancing the physical and mental development of student-athletes through established training programs that intensify the physical strength and cardiovascular conditioning of the student-athlete.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists strength and conditioning coach in the implementation of their program for designated varsity athletes.
• Assists strength and conditioning coach with educating activities as determined.
• Assists strength and conditioning coach with rehabilitative programs.
• Assists with the maintenance of all equipment and the enforcement of all rules and regulations.
• Assists in the testing and evaluation of all student-athletes and maintains appropriate records.
• Maintains a continuing and thorough knowledge of all applicable University, Departmental, and NCAA rules and regulations and complies with those rules and regulations.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and certain holidays depending on schedule.
• Performs special duties as requested by the strength and conditioning coach.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance and appropriate certification with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, Institutional, and Departmental policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in an exercise-related field or an equivalent

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Adequate experience(s) in the fitness and health industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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