Summary: The Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach works directly with, and reports to the Director of Sports Performance. Primary role is to help develop and implement a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for all Queens Athletic teams, approximately 500 student-athletes. This position efficiently organizes a schedule for strength and conditioning workout times for each team. The Strength and Conditioning coach may work with an entire team during training sessions as well as with individual athletes. This position provides expert instruction in the use of weight machines, free weights, spotting techniques, and conditioning equipment and appropriately tailors programs based on the needs of the teams or individual athletes.

This is a full-time position that works a flexible schedule based on the needs of Queens’ teams and individual student athletes. This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Under direction of Director, oversee student athletes’ exercise and weight training and activities, work with athletic trainers and coaches to build strength, improve flexibility, and assist in the rehabilitation efforts student athletes
• Ensure the health and safety of student athletes during all strength and conditioning activities
• Work with coaches and teams directly assigned by the Director
• Deliver strength training and conditioning programs using scientifically based principles to ensure safety of the student-athlete and effectiveness
• Assist the Director in developing and applying sports performance coaching techniques, overall team and individual player strategies
• Assist student athletes with individual performance and provide direction for improvements
• Provide Strength and Conditioning instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, prepare student-athletes for the highest possible levels of competition
• Adhere to all NCAA rules and regulations
• Develop, deliver and oversee weight room training
• Assist in maintaining the weight room, taking inventory, maintaining equipment and recommending upgrades as needed
• Assist in developing and implementing rehabilitation programs under the direction and limitations set forth by the treatment plan, under the supervising Athletic Trainer
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing sanctioned sports as it pertains to CARA related activities
• Participate in summer sport camps

Non-Essential Duties
• Other duties may be assigned as needed in support of Strength and Conditioning, Athletics and University goals

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in strength and conditioning at the collegiate level and demonstrated knowledge of exercise physiology and Kinesiology.
• SCCC certification, CSCS and USAW will be considered.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to quickly establish and nurture rapport and communicate with confidence regarding Strength and Conditioning.
• Proven track record of consistently modeling positive behaviors at all times
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel by personal vehicle and university-provided transportation to achieve objectives of the position
• Diverse candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or the equivalent in experience and education

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system.
• Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Conditions
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights and weekends.
• Work in fitness center and office environment and outdoors, involving contact with students, staff, faculty, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions and may be stressful at times.

Disclaimer:
The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

The position will be removed from the website once an offer is extended and accepted, or when a sufficient candidate pool is identified. Due to limited staff resources, phone calls cannot be accepted or returned.

Benefits

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution (matching) and supplemental 403(b) retirement plans, vacation and generous paid holidays, tuition remission and tuition exchange, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, paid parental leave, FMLA leave when eligible, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance.

About Queens
Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-educational, Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive university located in the heart of Myers Park in Charlotte, NC, and is consistently ranked in the top tier of Southern Regional Masters Universities. The university has over 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students in programs offered six colleges/schools. Additional information about may be found at http://www.queens.edu.

Queens values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply. Only candidates who best match requirements of job will be contacted. 

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), gender orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other university-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2297.