General Information
| Job Description | RECREATION COACH 3 | Working Title | Director of Strength and Conditioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005047 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Intercollegiate Athletics - D01099 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 005115 | COACH AST 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Leads a recreational sports club program for students, alumni and/or community members. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the specific sports program. |
Department Custom Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. It is the responsibility of the Director of Strength and Conditioning to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of the strength and conditioning program to promote the overall success of the student-athlete. This includes the education, healthy physical activity monitoring, athletic competition, teamwork, overall personal growth and supervisory components. This position will work closely with other area of the athletic department including, but not limited to, sports medicine, compliance and team coaches. A successful candidate will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups. The director must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a competitive Division I program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes and also strives for athletic excellence within the University's mission. Regular duties include overall Athletic Development and strength & conditioning of the 17 Varsity teams, implementing year round training programs for the student-athletes on each team based on the physiological needs of that sport, overseeing assistant coaches, interns, and volunteers, and is responsible for the scheduling of training sessions. The Director will work closely with the Sports Medicine staff, as well as the head sport coach to develop injury prevention programs and rehabilitation programs, as well as work in conjunction with the sport coaches to provide information on nutrition, and supplementation to all student-athletes. The incumbent must follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the University of California, Riverside Athletic Department and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms. The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of human physiology, be able to demonstrate a wide variety of exercises including Olympic lifting techniques, and basic knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA regulations. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. | Required |
| Masters Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a related field or equivalent years of experience. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certification to instruct in the applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience. | Preferred |
| Maintains CPR/AED and First Aid certification. | Required |
| USA Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Certification | Preferred |
| Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Proposes budgets and grants, reconciles expenses and proposes purchases for sports program. | 5 |
Proposes the strategies, goals and objectives for the sports program on a short and long term basis.
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5 |
Aids the team in recruitment endeavors and enriches team performance.
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5 |
Evaluates student-athletes performance and designs instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles.
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50 |
| Coaches team at competitive events. | 5 |
| Plans, conducts and supervises all practice and conditioning sessions. | 5 |
Ensures adherence to all governing rules, policies and procedures.
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5 |
| Assesses participants' skills and assigns team or activity positions. | 5 |
| Maintain NSCA and/or CSCS certifications and keep abreast of current trends, equipment and philosophies within the areas of strength & conditioning, nutrition, and supplementation. | 5 |
| Recruit and train assistant coaches and interns to assist in the implementation of strength training programs for assigned sports. Develop, implement and supervise the interns program with the UC Riverside Strength Internship Program with established learning objectives, and ongoing guidance and feedback. | 5 |
| Coordinate the maintenance and repair of equipment in the Highlander Strength and Conditioning Center, and complete a quarterly inventory of all strength and conditioning equipment. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Effective interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with sports participants. | Required |
| Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Specialized knowledge of the team sport. | Required |
| Leadership skills to mentor and develop athletes of all ages and abilities. | Required |
| Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated collegiate league, regional conference and National Governing Body and at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. | Required |
| Develop a strong plan for the health, safety, treatment and general welfare of the student athlete as the top goal of the program | Required |
| Maintain NSCA and/or CSCS certifications and keep abreast of current trends, equipment and philosophies within the areas of strength & conditioning, nutrition, and supplementation. | Preferred |
| Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the total athletics program, including the NCAA Student Development Program (formerly Life Skills) and the new student-athlete orientation. | Preferred |
| Assist Department in other duties as assigned by supervisor. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |