Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach/Basketball Job at Niagara University, Niagara County, NY

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  • Niagara University
  • Niagara County, NY

Job Description

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Low-cost health benefits, 8% 403b contribution, affordable tuition at Niagara University for you and eligible immediate family members, tuition exchange at other designated universities for eligible dependent children, generous holidays (20 days annually), PTO, and ½ day Fridays throughout the summer. Niagara University is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Campus life is vibrant and offers free parking, on-site dining options, and fresh coffee at Tim Horton's and Starbucks, all in a beautiful park-like setting. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the .

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach/Basketball will serve the university's intercollegiate athletic men's and women's basketball teams working closely with the head strength & conditioning coach, men's basketball head coach, and women's basketball head coach to prepare, schedule and supervise year-round strength and conditioning programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Oversees all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs for men's and women's basketball;
  • Work in consultation with the head strength & conditioning coach to prepare, schedule and supervise the programs;
  • Instruct student-athletes in the proper and safe techniques of weight training;
  • Design and implement testing programs and sport-specific exercise prescriptions;
  • Maintain records and database for strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes;
  • Interface with the athletics training staff to coordinate injury rehabilitation and treatment schedules;
  • Assist the head strength & conditioning coach on supervision and maintenance of the weight room;
  • Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

% of Time

65% Supervise strength and conditioning activities for men's and women's basketball programs

25% Prepare and schedule programs for student-athletes

5% Instruct student-athletes on safety and proper techniques

5% Other various duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  1. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
  2. Ability to supervise, instruct, and motivate student-athletes.
  3. Understanding and complying with all NCAA, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and institutional regulations.
  4. Knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for collegiate athletic teams.
  5. Proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: calculator, computer, copy machine and fax.
  6. Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

The functions of the position usually performed sitting, but may require some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, cutting, labeling, and taping involve extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
  1. Bachelor degree required.
  2. National Strength and Conditioning Association certification required and previous experience preferred.
OSHA Class II

Job Tags

Holiday work, Summer work, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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