Strength & Conditioning Coach

at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information
Job Title 
 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Position Number 
 006857-00
Department 
 Athletics: Joliet
Job Grade
Notice of Nondiscrimination 
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Position Summary 
 To oversee all development, training and collaborative leadership aspects of the athletic department's strength and conditioning program as it relates to each sport, supervision of staff and personnel, organization and instruction. The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
 Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
Assumption of all training and oversight responsibilities related to strength and conditioning in cooperation with each sport's head coach.
Assumption of all administrative responsibilities related to the fitness center, including purchase and maintenance of all equipment.
Planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season conditioning sessions.
Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Coordinate all strategy related to strength and conditioning.
Work in conjunction with athletic administration and all sport coaches.
Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Mid-States Football Association and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the general public.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
Minimum Requirements 
 Bachelor's degree.
Two years of strength & conditioning experience.
CPR and First Aid certified
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
Preferred Requirements 
 NSCA certification (CSCS)
Hours/Shift/Work Schedule 
 Hours vary, but do include weekends, nights and holidays.
Physical Requirements of Position 
 Work is performed in both an office setting and at athletic arenas with moderate exposure to varying weather conditions, but minimal health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work, which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Hours of work include some nights, weekends and may include working up to 12 hours a day.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 FP0695-16
Open Date 
 07/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled 
 Yes

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