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Salary: $72,000.00 Annually
Location : Manhattan University, Riverdale NY
Job Type: Administrator Full-Time
Department: Athletics Strength & Conditioning
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
About the University:
Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or , close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as , and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 2,900 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.
Position Description
The primary purpose of the Head Coach of Athletic Performance and Strength & Conditioning is to serve the overall health and welfare of each Manhattan University Student-Athlete while focusing on increasing athletic qualities such as speed, power, strength, mobility, and stability. Implementation of recovery methods and proper sports nutrition will be important to supplement the strength and conditioning program design in order to optimize performance and reduce the risk of sports-related injury. The Head Coach of Athletic Performance and Strength & Conditioning work closely with Sports Administrators, Coaches, and Athletics Trainers in order to effectively design and implement specific goals for each Student-Athlete. As an administrator, the successful candidate will have to manage the daily operations of athletics facilities, supervise additional staff, and maintain safe and professional work environments.
Position Reports To: Deputy Athletic Director / Internal Operations & Community Partnerships
Job Responsibilities
? Program Design for all 18 Division I sports
? Create individual and team specific training programs that are tailored for specific goals relevant to necessary athletics
qualities. Programs are written in Micro, Meso, and Macro-cycles. For sports with specialized teams (le. Baseball, Lacrosse,
etc) multiple programs per team are designed. Student-Athletes have programs designed for them 12 months of the year,
including take-home packets for Summer and Winter academic breaks.
? Coaching
? Student-Athletes require hands-on attention during all strength and conditioning related sessions including team or individual
lifts, conditioning sessions, recovery sessions, and occasionally warm-ups for practices and games.
? The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach must develop a schedule that allows the Strength & Conditioning Staff to safely
and effectively implement coaching strategies that serve the goals of the student-athletes. This requires early mornings, late
evenings, weekends and holidays.
? The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach must possess athletic qualities such as strength, power, fitness, and mobility in
order to demonstrate safely and effectively to the student-athletes.
? Administrative Meetings & Reports
? The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach must coordinate with all sport coaches to determine a weight room schedule for
team lifts.
? The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will work closely with administrators to see the needs and desires of the Coaches
and Student-Athletes are being met.
? The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach must make themselves available for individual goal setting meetings, coordinate
make-up times around academics, and provide feedback to the administration on operational advancements
? Management
? Manage day to day facility operations of the Student-Athlete weight room and other Strength and Conditioning Staff
including a part-time assistant, volunteers, interns, and exercise science student-workers
? Coaches/Sports Medicine Meetings & Reports
? Work closely with the Sport Coaches to provide updated reports regarding roll call, performance numbers, team
accountability and respect etc. Also work closely with Sports Medicine Staff to design and implement return to play
protocols, as well as modifications for limitations due to injury.
Requirements
? Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
? Minimum of 3+ years of full-time prior experience at the Division I level.
? Assertive, outgoing, hard-working and resourceful.
? Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups.
? Ability to design marketing materials; proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Adobe Photoshop preferred
? Working knowledge of NCAA and MAAC rules and regulations.
? Possess a valid driver's license.
? Required to travel and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and keep specific timelines.
? Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to problem solve.
? Ability to work effectively with coaches, students, faculty, administration, alumni, and community.
Manhattan University is an employer.
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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