Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (part-time)

Job Description: The
person in this position will assist the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with designing, conducting, and monitoring programs for varsity
teams. They will provide support in organizing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating all aspects of strength and conditioning
programming.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, schedules,
  conducts, and monitors strength and conditioning programs for varsity teams that are geared toward optimizing performance and decreasing
  injury potential.
• Maintains a safe, productive, and inviting exercise environment while providing student-athletes with guidance and
  proper techniques for weight-training, speed, agility, and conditioning program.
• Provides clear and consistent feedback to coaches
  on the progression of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA legislation, and maintains up-to-date records on the strength program of each
  team and student-athlete.
• Ensures safety of training activities while enforcing weight room policies and
  procedures.
• Coordinates rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols for injured student-athletes at the direction of the athletic
  training staff.
• Reviews and maintains procedures and protocols reflective of industry best practices, and keeps informed of
  contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and repair and attends continuing
  education events.
• Participates in a positive work environment that encourages engagement with those of other cultures or
  backgrounds, and contributes to the overall success of the department by fulfilling secondary responsibilities as assigned as a
  representative of the Athletics Department.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in physiology, exercise science, sport science, or related field from accredited college or university is required.
• Master’s
  degree in one of those fields is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in individual and group
  performance training programs strongly preferred.
• Previous experience at the collegiate or high school level preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an
  ability to work well with different constituents.
• Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff
  members, and administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, vision, personnel, and management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking
  and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply
  University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgement.
• General computer knowledge with a
  proficiency in Word and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• NSCA-CSCS certification (or equivalent) is
  required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule expected.
• Early morning, evening, and weekend availability is
  required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to
  successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications
  required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations
  required.
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to
  demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills required.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Physical ability to
  include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 65
  pounds.

Supervision:

• Received: Position reports to the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Given:
  Supervises fellows, interns, undergraduate and graduate student assistants, and volunteers.

Application
Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to receive full consideration.
  Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be
  limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed
  from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private
University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The
Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has
ranked Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for 10 consecutive years. The University’s graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician
Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites
Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming
community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia’s quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education,
and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The
successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived
Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As
such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the
basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation,
age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected
characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin
until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes
excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and
resources, and much more.

Position Code: CH0043