Strength and Conditioning Coach

The United States Naval Academy Athletic Association seeks a highly qualified and motivated Strength, Speed and Conditioning Coach to join our Division 1 Women's Lacrosse program for immediate full-time employment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in speed, agility training and injury prevention protocols. This position will report to Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience with training Women’s Lacrosse.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strength, speed and conditioning programs tailored specifically for women's lacrosse athletes.

• Design and implement a comprehensive to injury prevention and performance enhancement (strength development, speed development, power development, movement capacity development, etc.) for assigned sport.

• Lead and assist in day-to-day operations of the training facilities

• Work closely with sport coaches to monitor athlete performance

• Effective communication (written & oral) to student athlete, coaches, sports administration, staff, etc.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with strength staff and other athletic department personnel

• Collaborate with sports medicine and athletic trainers regarding the rehabilitation process and return to play protocol of injured student athletes

• Enforce our standards, policies, and mission of the United States Naval Academy and the Athletic Association

• Assist coaches in recruiting

• Maintain all records concerning the student-athletes

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities

• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree Required

• Master degree Preferred

• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in strength and conditioning at the intercollegiate level or equivalent

• Certification by either of the two NCAA recognized strength and conditioning certification organizations: NSCA-CSCS and/or CSCCa-SCCC. (current & valid)

• Preferred Certification is by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).

• Current First Aid

• Current CPR Certification

• USAW Certification

Application Process

• Qualified applicants should include a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references

• Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2024

• The Naval Academy Athletic Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer