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Iowa Western Community College Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Division
Athletics
Opening Date
08/08/2024
Closing Date
9/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Description
The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and management of individual and group strength training programs for men and women student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program.
Job Duties
Program development:?Creating and maintaining strength and conditioning programs for individuals or teams
Training:?Designing and implementing training plans based on scientific principles
Supervision:?Overseeing training sessions and ensuring proper exercise performance
Evaluation:?Assessing athletes' physical conditioning and progress, and tracking changes
Motivation:?Providing support and encouragement when needed
Lifestyle advice:?Making suggestions for fitness and nutrition, and helping clients set goals
First aid:?Providing basic first aid care or knowing when to call for emergency help
Collaboration:?Working with coaches , athletic trainers and other staff to incorporate goals into the program, prevent injuries, and facilitate rehabilitation
Maintenance:?Helping with the upkeep of strength training facilities
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required . A Master's degree is preferred, with an emphasis in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education.
Excellent verbal and written c ommunication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, coaches, and administration .
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files .
Basic use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read, write , and speak English fluently .
Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people .
Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, student athlete-oriented team .
Professional in communications, appearance, re lationships, and responsiveness .
Positive attitude .
Ability to always maintain strict confidentiality including HIP AA requirements regarding medical records .
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision .
Ability to pass a background check
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Requires certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Physical Demands
The employee frequently is required to sit for periods of time and use hands to operate the computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment .
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear .
Ability to drive com pany owned or personal vehicle or utility vehicle .
Must be able to stand for at least 4 straight hours .
Must be able to perform a heavy workload. (Lift at least 50lbs to waist level)
Must be able to run/jog 100 yards without stopping and able to see 100 yards with or without corrective lenses .
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click here (https://www.iwcc.edu/about/administration/hr/benefits/) to learn more!
Agency
Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website
https://www.iwcc.edu/
