Functional Title: Director of Strength & Conditioning
Classification: Salary - Exempt
Division: Athletics
Department: Strength
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Primary Function: Direct, develop and oversee the institution’s Athletics Strength & Conditioning program.
Major Duties:
- Develop, organize, and implement year-round strength & conditioning programs for LCU student-athletes including proper lifting techniques, speed development, plyometrics, nutrition, injury rehabilitation (in conjunction with Athletic Training), and recovery methods.
- Conduct and monitor all aspects of the program in accordance with the rules and policies established by Lubbock Christian University, the Lone Star Conference, and the NCAA.
- Communicate regularly and consistently with coaching and athletic training staff regarding pertinent details related to the strength & conditioning program.
- Direct the testing and evaluation of student-athletes on a consistent basis.
- Maintain a computer training database with information regarding each team as well as specific student-athletes.
- Counsel student-athletes on basics of nutrition for health and wellness, training, competition, recovery, hydrations, travel, and supplementation.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized weight room.
- Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong managerial and organizational skills
- Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
- Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
- Willingness to undertake innovative approaches.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population.
- Ability to perform well under stressful conditions.
- Ability to listen critically.
- Certification through a nationally recognized strength & conditioning program as defined by the NCAA.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Multiple years of experience working within athletics in a 4-year collegiate environment
Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:
- Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
- Required to regularly sit and stand.
- Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
- Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
- Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.
- Work evenings and weekends.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.