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Job Title Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning

Posting Number

Posting Number S1712P

Pay Range

Compensation for this position is expected to range between $70,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, in alignment with what California Baptist University ( CBU ) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous benefits package to eligible employees.

Position Summary Information

Summary

The Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning assist in the oversight and management of the Athletic Performance Center and provides comprehensive coaching to improve athletic performance, decrease potential for injury, and improve general health and wellness for assigned sports teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Understand and agree to abide by the mission of CBU and the CBU Athletics Department.

2. Design and implement athletic-performance training programs to be determined by the Director of Strength and Conditioning and ensure a safe environment for the student-athletes.

3. Coach and demonstrate with proficiency, athletic movement exercises/drills for: warm up, speed, agility, plyometrics, flexibility/mobility, strength training, Olympic lifting, and recovery strategies.

4. Administer performance tests and movement screens for individuals and large groups (ex: strength testing, speed testing, FMS , vertical jump, etc.).

5. Implement practice and pre-game warm up including but not limited to movement preparation, and other performance based activities.

6. Communicate with athletic training staff regarding health status of student-athletes, and potential training modifications.

7. Communicate and coordinate with the athletic training staff in the design, implementation, and monitoring of end-stage rehabilitation, conditioning, and strength training for student-athletes recovering from severe injury.

8. Coordinate with strength coaching staff and sports coaches regarding Athletic Performance Center team scheduling.

9. Communicate and collaborate with sports coaches regarding team/athlete needs and progress.

10. Provide general coaching regarding nutrition, recovery, nutritional supplements, and other subjects related to performance.

11. Assist in the management and mentorship of volunteer strength coaches, student-workers, practicum students and interns.

12. Assist with facility operations including facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, and nutritional supplement restocking.

13. Adhere to NCAA , Conference (Big West) and institution ( CBU ) rules, policies and procedures, ethical standards, by-laws, and regulations.

14. Supervise the APC and other sports programs in the absence of the Director of Strength and Conditioning.

15. Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.

Supervisory Responsibilities

In the absence of Director of Strength and Conditioning, this position will supervise student workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Ability to travel, including domestic/international air travel, and work nights/weekends and holidays.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, run, jump, squat, bend, and perform other athletic movements that require high levels of coordination, skill, and strength, safely and with proper technique. The employee will regularly lift and move an average load of 50 pounds in order to demonstrate proper movement technique. The employee will regularly required to engage in intense cardiovascular and strength training. Furthermore, the employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is normally performed on the training floor, in an intense training environment, with high levels of exposure to health and/or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Open Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Christian?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you attend church regularly?
  • Yes
  • No
• If no, please explain (required):

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
  • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
  • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)