Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Information: Position Title: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Appointment Type: Contract Job Description: Iowa State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support assigned NCAA Division I Olympic sports under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning. The initial sport assignment will be Women’s Soccer and Women’s Tennis. Duties include: Evaluate, design and implement cutting-edge strength, agility, and conditioning workouts for assigned positions and seasons; Teach and demonstrate proper techniques and safety, conduct performance testing, adapt workouts based on each student-athletes needs and health, and motivate athletes; Run sports performance practices and game preparation and aid the coaching staff by managing wearable technology data, preparing daily performance reports on student-athletes, and assisting in analyzing the data; Work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine professionals and Coaching staff; Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience; 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, and NCAA. The ideal candidate will have solid technical knowledge related to S&C for soccer; 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. Must be available and flexible to work evenings and weekends and to travel with the team to competitions. Candidates will be required to have and maintain current certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program in accordance with NCAA requirements. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Experience coaching strength and conditioning for a professional or collegiate sports program. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa. CPR/AED and First Aid certified. Preferred Qualifications Experience planning and implementing all areas of sports performance for an elite-level soccer team. Experience monitoring and preparing athlete performance reports through Catapult or similar GPS tracking technology. Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field. Proposed Start Date: June 5, 2023 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 related 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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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: April 7, 2023 Posting Close Date: April 13, 2023 Job Requisition Number: R11489 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. 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. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.