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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Danville, Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Strength & Conditioning
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
- Serve as the primary Sport Performance coach for designated teams;
- Oversight of specific sports strength and conditioning program as assigned by the Head Sport Performance Coach;
- Assist in the design and implementation of specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for student-athletes including individualized, comprehensive and year-round programs for athletics department’s 25 intercollegiate athletics programs;
- Assist in the supervision and instruction of all aspects of weight training, conditioning, and nutrition;
- Collaborate with coaches and athletic training staff on overall conditioning, rehabilitation and welfare of student-athletes for assigned programs;
- Design and maintain student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs for assigned sport specific programs;
- Maintain certifications and continue to further education in the field of strength, speed and conditioning;
- Coordinate and oversee daily operation of the Control Desk to ensure security and member/guest service policies and procedures are followed; Supervision and scheduling of work-study employees;
- Conduct activities in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;
- Represent Centre College to students, parents, community, alumni, and the general public;
- Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
- Act on behalf of, and when needed, perform the duties of the Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance in their absence.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.
- Previous experience with strength and conditioning in a collegiate setting as a student-athlete, student employee, or employee is preferred.
- The individual selected for this position must either possess a valid Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) or be able to obtain one of these certifications upon being selected for employment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Expert communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Team work attitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced, highly-successful Division III athletic department a must. Knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations.
- Previous experience with strength and conditioning or fitness center management is a plus. Current strength and conditioning certifications a plus.
- Additional qualifications include being self-motivated, visionary, positive, energetic, eager to teach, supervisory experience, and the ability to foster a team environment is needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling up to 100 pounds.
- Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.
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About Centre CollegeCentre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million. Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community. Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.eduMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://www.sacnnetwork.org/jobs/22279657/assistant-sport-performance-coach
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