Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Contractual

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Under the Supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Sports Performance and the Director of Football Performance, the Strength and Conditioning Assistant will serve as a member of the Towson University Athletic Department’s multidisciplinary Performance Team and will work directly with student-athletes, athletic trainers, dietitian, coaches, and other exercise science and allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based performance strategies for Towson University student-athletes.  The position is aimed to provide professional experience for individuals who are looking for additional experience following graduation from a bachelor's degree program as they transition into full time employment, working independently as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. 

The incumbent will work in a team environment and assist with the daily operations of the strength and conditioning program for varsity student-athletes; provide proper supervision, instruction in exercise to reduce the risk of injury, and ensure safe equipment usage; assist with movement screenings; assist with the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for a variety of men's and women's athletic teams and individual athletes as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Performance which includes\: communication, coordination, and collaboration with athletic trainers regarding biomechanical assessments as well as implementation of exercise modification, recovery techniques, and return to participation protocols for athletes returning from injury; supervision and teaching progression, resistance training, cardiovascular, speed, plyometric, flexibility and functional movement, record keeping and monitoring progress; design off-season and summer workout programs utilizing electronic means.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field
• CSCS or SCCC certification (please include on application)
• CPR, AED, First Aid certifications (please include on application)
• Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge base in performance and injury prevention program development of the collegiate athletics population
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to student-athlete wellbeing, and health & safety in a competitive environment
• Ability to collaborate in developing a holistic sports performance model

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the collegiate strength and conditioning field as an intern or graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach
• Experience leading large team lifts, conditioning sessions, warmups and recovery sessions
• Knowledge of higher education, student development theories, and best practices

$18.22 per hour and a contract that offers annual leave, holidays, sick days. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. Resume is requested, but not required.

Responsibilities for the Strength and Conditioning Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and implement comprehensive year-round programming (movement assessments, speed, strength and conditioning) for the athletic development and enhancement of student-athletes; maintain accurate and timely electronic records for monitoring prescribed and completed program variables; assist with the coaching of other teams when necessary  
• Monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary.
• Cooperate with all coaches and administrative staff within the intercollegiate athletics programs to enhance overall departmental operations.; understand and comply with all department policies and procedures, as well as NCAA and Colonial Athletic Association rules and regulations
• In coordination with the Assistant AD of Sports Performance, and the Director of Football Performance, assist in the implementation of\: comprehensive injury prevention, performance enhancement, and functional performance screening and testing; utilization of performance monitoring technology (e.g., heart rate monitoring, GPS, sleep monitoring, velocity-based training modalities, etc.) as a tool to better plan and adjust training plans, continuously seek continuing education opportunities and explore current tools and techniques, utilize evolving advances in technology to benefit and enhance each sport's training philosophy; and serve the sport coach by providing specific and tangible information regarding their athletes' physical status and abilities 
• Communicate, collaborate, and interact with coaches, athletic trainers, administrative staff, and Towson Research Academy of Collaborative Sport Science to apply evidence- based practice for strength and conditioning
• Act in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Football Performance

The work hours for this position may include evenings and weekends depending on sport schedules.