Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking applicants for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support assigned NCAADivision I Olympic sports under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning. The initial sport assignments will be Mens Wrestling and Womens Gymnastics (sport assignments subject to change as deemed necessary by Administration).

What youll do:

  • Evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge strength, agility, and conditioning workouts for assigned sports that will help ISU athletes and team performance excel
  • Teach and demonstrate proper techniques and safety, conduct performance testing, adapt workouts based on each student-athletes needs and health, and motivate athletes
  • Analyze data and create regular performance reports on student-athletes to aid coaching staff
  • Regularly and effectively communicate and collaborate with health, performance, and support staff (e.g. Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Mental Health), along with coaches and administrators
  • Build trusting relationships with the head coaches and student-athletes to develop proactive solutions to their requests/needs
  • Assist in management, safety, and sanitation of assigned weight room(s)
  • Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience
  • Contribute to the Strength and Conditioning Departments overall mission, including mentorship of interns, continuing education, and professional development
  • Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes
  • Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media and the public
  • Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, andNCAA

The ideal candidates will have solid technical knowledge in strength and conditioning; strong organization, decision-making, database, and analytical skills; and exceptional teaching, motivational, and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability be flexible to work assigned evenings, weekends, extended hours, and to travel with a team as requested.

Candidates will be required to have and maintain current certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program in accordance withNCAArequirements.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree.

Experience coaching strength and conditioning to athletes at a highly competitive level (post high school).

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa.

CPR/AEDand First Aid certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience strength coaching for aNCAAor elite wrestling program.

Masters degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field.

USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification or similar.

Experience monitoring and preparing athlete performance reports using performance technology (e.g. force plates, velocity-based training, Kitman, Vald, Catapult).

Proposed Start Date:

April 7, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 work references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

March 10, 2025

Posting Close Date:

March 23, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16581

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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