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Posting Number 20100763 Job Title Human Performance Lab Coordinator/Strength & Conditioning Coach Working Title Position Type Staff Posting Text

Job Summary/Basic Function

At Maryville University, we power dreams-not just degrees. Our vision is to be the innovative leader in higher education promoting a revolution in student learning that expands access and opportunities for all.

The Student Life – Athletics and Recreation department and Exercise Science program at Maryville University is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2019. We are looking for a broadly trained faculty member to teach exercise science courses 4-6 hours/semester, direct the human performance lab, and lead the Saints Athletics strength and conditioning program.

This position is responsible for developing and managing the strength and conditioning program for our athletics department, in collaboration with head coaches, while managing strength and conditioning student assistants and interns as they implement programming. This position is also responsible for the scheduling, coordination, and running of human performance testing in the Exercise Science Human Performance Lab. Lab coordination will include scholarship/research. The candidate must be committed to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff and students.

Maryville University is a member of the NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference with 18 varsity sports with active involvement of around 435 student-athletes.

Responsibilities:
•Human Performance Lab Coordinator-
oBe the lab lead and liaison between academics and athletics
oSchedule, coordinate with athletic teams and academic (EXSC) students, provide oversight of testing procedures
oCoordinate conduct outreach activities within local community (local law enforcement, military, youth, and professional sports teams)
oManage two work-study lab assistants (1 senior, 1 junior)
oAssist faculty with hands-on, active learning opportunities within various classes

•Instructor-
oInstruct 3-4 hours per semester (generally lab-type and field experience coursework)

•Strength & Conditioning Coach-
oProvide oversight of all athletic programs
oMeet with various sports teams to ensure appropriate and sport-specific strength and conditioning practices are being followed
oManage student assistants, interns and or graduate assistants to increase the capacity of the department

Minimum Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science
•CSCS or SCCC certification and CPR/AED certification required
•Experience developing and coordinating programs for all athletes in all areas of strength training, as well as speed, agility, plyometric, flexibility, and cardiovascular training

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience leading academic coursework; course design, delivering active learning sessions/classes, and grading
•Experience with human performance-based lab equipment; force plates, velocity-based training implements, body composition analysis, timing gates, WattBikes and metabolic analyzers

Physical Demands Work Hours Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/16/2019 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

•An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

•Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

•Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

Quicklink http://jobs.maryville.edu/postings/2427 Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Maryville website
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • STLHERC
   • St. Louis Post-Dispatch
   • INSIGHT Into Diversity
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Indeed.com
   • Diversity Awareness Partnership
   • ScholarlyHires.com
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   • Personal referral
   • Other
2. * If you answered "Other" please elaborate on where you learned of this opening:

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3. * Do you have a Master's degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science ?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a CSCS or SCCC certification and CPR/AED certification?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents