Job Title: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Specialist 1A)
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2020305
Job Posting

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the full time position of Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Responsibilities will include: assisting the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning with the development and administration of the strength and conditioning programs for the UConn football program and other teams assigned by the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning; strict compliance with NCAA regulations and policies of the University and the American Athletic Conference; assistance with practice and game-day duties including pre-game/practice warm-ups; collaboration with Athletic Training staff as to the monitoring and rehabilitation of student-athletes with injuries; responsible for managing Catapult and Polar systems, interpreting data and designing daily reports for staff; assistance with communication of strength program organization to prospective student-athletes and parents; and assist with supervisory responsibility of strength and conditioning interns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree or working towards completion of degree; two years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate level or experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the professional level; Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), CPR/First Aid certification; demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; has prior experience with teaching the power lifts, the Olympic lifts and the various forms of periodization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of Strength and Conditioning Coaching experience at an FBS institution. Has designed and implemented a strength and conditioning program for a collegiate or professional team; USA weightlifting certification (USAW), Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certified, Certified Speed Specialist (CSS). Has prior experience with load monitoring GPS wearable technology (Catapult) and heart rate monitoring systems (Polar). Ability to track and interpret sports science data and design daily reports for the staff.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is an 11 month appointment subject to annual renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Please apply online via UConn Jobs (https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/), Staff Positions, Search #2020305. Candidates must submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2020305).

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 20, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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