Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports

May 20, 2011

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POSITION TITLE: Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports

DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY: Full-time, Non-tenured Contractual Faculty (100147)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Director of Strength and Conditioning in preparing the student-athletes at the University of Maryland for the rigors and demands of intercollegiate competition through the utilization of total athletic enhancement training. The primary function of this position will be to manage the total athletic performance preparation of student-athletes to include, but not limited to: development of training programs; application of appropriate motivational techniques; instruction of student-athletes in the proper execution of weight training exercises, plyometrics, agility drills, flexibility training, speed improvement technique, and conditioning modalities; and communicating with appropriate coaching personnel regarding the needs and demands of the student-athletes. Other duties include assisting in the daily management of Intercollegiate Athletic Department weight training facilities, which include (1) the maintenance of a safe working environment, (2) assisting in scheduling team usage, and (3) supervision responsibilities for Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Must have a minimum of two years of collegiate strength coaching experience. National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certification required. Ideal candidate will be experienced in program design and application for a broad range of training systems and sport applications.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2011.

APPLICATION: Submit applications electronically at jobs.umd.edu . Search for Position Number 100147. For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports

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