Job Description
Assoc Strength & Conditioning Coach About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Strength Coach reports to the Director of Sports Performance and delivers strength and conditioning services to all NCAA Division-I intercollegiate athletes at Northeastern University who compete in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and Hockey East. The Associate Strength Coach is expected to handle weight room scheduling, club sports training coordination, as well the graduate assistant and intern coach programs. This position will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors for weight room upgrades and maintenance, work in a collaborative model and may be responsible for implementing training programs with teams/athletes not directly assigned to them.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - CSCS Certification
- Knowledge and skills for this position are normally obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related Field and 3-5 years of related experience
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
- Prior Collegiate experience preferred
- Managerial experience preferred
- Master's degree in related field preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Under the supervision of the Director of Sports Performance, provide strength and conditioning training services to maintain the well-being of intercollegiate athletes along with emergency medical services to manage catastrophic and life-threatening injury at athletic practices/events
- Assist Director of Sports Performance in daily operation procedures for strength and conditioning training facilities, including the master scheduling of Cabot and Matthews weight room, establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors who supply and service exercise equipment.
- In collaboration with Sports Performance and Medicine staff, design and implement a coordinated strength and conditioning services plan for intercollegiate and/or club athletic events hosted by Northeastern University.
- Coordinate scheduling and communication for club strength and conditioning services.
- Oversee coaches implementing programming for club strength & conditioning services.
- Communicate as needed with coaches, administrators, athletic training, and medicine staff, regarding injured athletes and athletes with acute & chronic performance limiters.
- This includes meeting weekly with our Senior Staff Care Team for 'Athletes to Watch' to discuss training goals as well as individual interventions and action steps for these athletes.
- Communicate with referring physicians and other allied health professions regarding a student-athlete's condition to provide appropriate care and prescribed treatment, as well as liaison to access appropriate services to manage the medical needs of student-athletes.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate conditioning records. This includes creating performance testing reports for sports performance staff, coaches, and athletes. In collaboration with Sports Medicine collect, analyze, and manage performance testing data.
- Seek timely and appropriate supervision and consultation.
- Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and student development curriculum for graduate assistant and intern coaches along with clinical students from both Northeastern University and other visiting academic institutions.
- Assist the Director of Sports Performance in supporting and mentoring the Assistant Strength Coaches.
Position Type Athletics
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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