About the position
The assistant strength coach is responsible for teaching correct weight lifting and conditioning techniques to student-athletes. This includes designing and implementing lifting and conditioning programs tailored for student-athletes, providing instruction during sessions and games, and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs and the progress of the student-athletes. The role also involves the proper care and routine maintenance of equipment, as well as providing education on nutrition and nutritional supplements. The assistant strength coach works directly with all coaches and athletic trainers and is responsible for supervising assistants, graduate assistants, and work-study students. Additionally, the position emphasizes teaching student-athletes positive Christian life skills.
Responsibilities
- Teaching correct weight lifting and conditioning techniques to student-athletes.
- Designing and implementing lifting and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
- Instructing student-athletes during sessions and games.
- Evaluating programs and the progress of student-athletes.
- Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Providing education on nutrition and nutritional supplements.
- Working directly with all coaches and athletic trainers.
- Supervising assistants, graduate assistants, and work-study students.
- Teaching student-athletes positive Christian life skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience as a player or coach required.
- Strength certifications required.
- Supports NGU's mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
