Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $41,460 to $53,800

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Strength and Conditioning, the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the strength and conditioning initiatives for each of their assigned Student-Athletes that participate, represent, and compete at the University of St. Thomas. Consistently and regularly work with assigned ICA coaching staff to ensure that every area that affects performance or injury prevention is sport specific and utilizes the most up to date technology. Supervise the strength and conditioning interns, to ensure they are providing superior services to our student-athletes. Communicate and work with the Sports Medicine Department to provide assigned student-athletes with complete injury-prevention protocols and necessary program adjustments to those that are injured. Assist the Assistant AD and Director of Strength and Conditioning in ensuring ICA's strength and conditioning facilities consistently provide Student-Athletes with a functional, appropriate, and safe work environment. Work with the Sports Medicine Department and other campus resources to provide our Student-Athletes nutrition education. This position will require overnight travel.     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Research, organize, and develop progressive and dynamic strength and conditioning programs to Student-Athletes of your assigned sports that ensure a state-of-the-art approach in the areas of strength,
• power, speed, agility, flexibility, conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition. 
• Direct application of scientifically proven strength and conditioning initiatives in the areas of strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition to members of your assigned sports.
• In conjunction with the Sports Nutrition Department and Department of Health and Exercise Science, implement nutrition education and plans as directed by the Assistant AD and Director of Strength and conditioning to your assigned student-athletes. In addition, pursue initiatives involving sports science and cutting-edge technology to assist in maximizing performance and reducing injuries.
• Assist the Assistant AD and Director of Strength and Conditioning in maintaining the ICA and recreational weight training facilities to ensure and implement the highest level of safety, security, cleanliness, and functionality. 
• Assist your assigned programs in recruiting applicable Prospective Student-Athletes with professionalism, honesty, knowledge, and sincerity.  
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field

• Three years strength and conditioning experience

• Certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS or CSCCa) and CPR/First Aid Certification

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends

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  A DMV Background check is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Physical Requirements

The ability to work in a typical office and recreation facility setting, ability to perform the duties of an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning; and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Requires strength and dexterity to lead and participate in specific strength and conditioning activities and/or ability to drive a motor vehicle. Specified positions may require the strength of lift equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who require and request accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.