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Director of Strength and Conditioning

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To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by May 4, 2024.

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Position Information

Job Title Director of Strength and Conditioning
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by May 4, 2024.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number 20166106S
Job Description
OHIO Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for our students to grow as a person, student and athlete.

This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Performance. The primary purpose of this position is to provide strength & conditioning performance coaching expertise to include training and motivation of student-athletes to maximum the athletic potential for select varsity sport programs. The position works with the head athletic trainer to help formulate and execute rehabilitation plans for student athletes. The position exists to better the overall strength and conditioning of student-athletes, the prevention of injuries, and increase athletic performance.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Train and motivate the athletes of assigned teams to maximize their potential for athletic performance and injury prevention. Maintain the strength facility for safety, hygiene and efficiency.
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2. Organize and design strength, power, speed, agility and flexibility programs specific to each assigned sport program. Works with the head athletic trainer to help formulate and execute rehabilitation plans for student athletes.

3. Establish and organize internship/practicum program. Supervision of graduate assistants.

4. Purchase equipment for strength programs.

5. Schedule quarterly workout times of each team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification required. At least 1 year of experience in the strength & conditioning field required. Working knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and procedures is necessary. Candidate must display the highest of ethical standards and commitment to the overall success of Ohio Athletics.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with utilizing GPS systems preferred.
Background training in football, women’s basketball, soccer and softball preferred.
Department ICA-Football
Pay Rate
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Job Open Date 04/19/2024
Posting Close Date
05/04/2024
Job Category Administrative at-will appointment
Months 12 month
Planning Unit Intercollegiate Athletics
Work Schedule
Campus Athens
Expected hours worked per week 40+ hours per week
Expected duration of assignment on-going
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Job Information

Employment Type full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily Athletics-Coaching
Career Track & Level IC 2
Pay Grade CA&P|00|
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  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
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