Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Position Title
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Position Number
099611

Department
Athletics Office - 120000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

4 year Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-2 years experience in college strength and conditioning

License/Certification Required

CSCS and/or CSCCA Certification Required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice, and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The intercollegiate athlete representing ASU will be a bonafide student pursuing a degree program, as well as an amateur competitor.

This position provides strength training to student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities include:
1. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director of Strength and Conditioning/Olympic Sports.
2. Direct responsibilities for year round programs for assigned teams.
3. Supervises athletics Weight Room, inventory, and maintenance.
4. Recommend purchases regarding strength and conditioning equipment.
5. Work in conjunction with athletic trainers regarding injuries, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
6. Coordinate with coaches regarding schedules and needs.
7. Commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations.
8. Other duties as assigned by Assistant Athletics Director of Strength and Conditioning/Olympic Sports.

Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Attach a List of 3 References with Contact Information

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/45709

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