Head Coach - Strength & Conditioning

Position Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department: Athletics

Position Summary:  The Strength & Conditioning coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for all men and women student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs. The Strength & Conditioning Coach is expected to affirm, model, and cultivate the Christ-centered mission of Warner University and the Athletic Department. 

Responsibilities:

• Experience running or directly involved with Football strength & conditioning.
• Develop and manage individual and group weight, strength and fitness training programs.
• Develop programs by evaluating current physical condition, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, correcting mistakes.
• Monitor progress and provide an assessment of development.
• Knowledgeable of the sports-related injuries and proper prevention methods; collaborate with athletic training personnel to ensure all preventative and rehabilitation concerns are addressed – staying up-to-date on latest research/methods.
• Organize lifting schedule for individual and group athletic programs.
• Select, organize and administer testing procedures in a manner that ensures the collection of valid and reliable performance charts.
• Daily management and maintenance of the weight room and equipment located in the Tye Athletic Performance Center.
• Routine meetings with sport coaches.
• Developing and collaborating with interns.
• Effectively communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of community and fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, and accomplishment.
• Attend/Assist with other Warner University events as needed.
• Work extended days and weekends; ability to travel for athletic events by car, bus or plane (when applicable).
• Refrain from the use of profanity, obscene gestures, and illegal drugs; be a positive role model on issues of language, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• Attend and participate in regular department staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications:

• Supportive of Warner’s mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models. The successful candidate is expected to display a commitment to Christian education, especially as it addresses the relationship between faith and individual/group strength training programs. As such, preference will be given to candidates with some degree of theological education or experience in Christian education within a biblically orthodox, evangelical context.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience in responsible position involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength training programs for men and women (1-3 years’ experience).
• Requires certification from CSCS or CSCCa, and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Experience overseeing or being involved with running multiple programs at once.
• Exceptional teamwork ability as the position necessitates working closely with coaches and students.
• Strong motivational skills.

Working Relationships: The Strength & Conditioning Coach is a member of the Athletics Department and reports to the Athletic Director.

Work Schedule: Work schedule varies greatly depending on lifting schedules; frequent early morning and/or evening work; occasional out-of-town, overnight travel.

Candidates must submitallof the following:

 a letter of interest

• a curriculum vitae/resume
• a faith statement that contains both a personal testimony and a thoughtful responseto each paragraph of the university’s official statement of faith (https://warner.edu/the-university/who-we-are/full-statement-of-faith/)
• copies of all transcripts (these can be unofficial copies of your transcripts at this time)
• the names, titles, and contact information for three (3) to five (5) professional references

Applications will not be reviewed unless and untilall requested materials are submitted.