Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

POSITION:                 HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT:          ATHLETICS

DIVISION:                  OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

OPENING DATE:       SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

CLOSING DATE:       OPEN UNTIL FILLED        

Responsibilities:  Under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and his/her designee, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator is to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of the Athletic Strength and Conditioning Program. It is the responsibility of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to inform and educate Athletic Department personnel, student-athletes and support staff regarding all policies and procedures integral to strength and conditioning. Develop a communication system and schedule with the Sports Medicine Staff members assigned to each sport for updates on a student-athletes ability to train/injuries.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in sports, or a related field. Must demonstrate, intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with NCAA Compliance Assistant, Front Rush, or related systems is preferred.

Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or a comparable nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification (i.e. CSCCa, SCCC). A minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a college setting working directly with student-athletes or with comparable experience/ education. A valid driver’s license, CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer certification are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree; three years’ experience working with college-age athletes from a strength and conditioning perspective; three years’ experience with NCAA and CIAA policies.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

To apply:   Please email hrrep@jcsu.edu or Fax to (704) 330-1494: Use Subject Line “Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator”.  Include a resume, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial transcript(s) (Official transcript(s) will be required of the finalist).

The above information may also be mailed to:

Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator SearchCommittee Johnson C. Smith University Office of Human Resources 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte NC, 28216

About Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, located in Charlotte, NC.  The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs.  Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www.jcsu.edu.