Position Details
Position Information
Position
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Position Summary
Oversee the strength and conditioning program for student athletes
at NMHU by providing leadership and security in the Athletic Weight
room.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide Leadership and Security in the Athletic Weight
room.
• Meet with sport coaches to assess needs and priorities, and then
implement a diversified strength and conditioning program for NMHU
athletic teams that include cardiovascular demands,
flexibility/stretching program, etc. based on determined needs,
time, and facility limitations.
• Create individual instruction on proper exercise techniques and
safe and proper use of equipment for student athletes.
• Coordinate and Monitor all Team Conditioning activities for the
Athletic Department.
• Provide instruction on Weight Room Equipment.
• Ensure all Weight Room equipment is working properly and
maintained properly.
• Ensure the Weight Room is cleaned and kept in a safe
environment.
• Coordinate the training schedule between coaches and facility
availability.
• Instruct athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and
performance enhancement.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship with sports medicine and
coordinate student athlete preventative care and rehab.
• Assists with rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Occasional travel with teams as needed.
• Educate student-athletes regarding nutrition and
supplementation.
• Administer testing protocols and evaluations of student athletes
on a routine basis.
• Assist with on campus recruiting of student athlete
prospects.
• Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance,
rules, polices and procedural manuals as well as ethical standards
of behavior.
• Ensure strict adherence to all NCAA by-laws and conference
regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
Minimum Job Requirements
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any field; Certification through
a nationally recognized organization
• Experience: One (1) year experience working as a Strength and
Conditioning Coach;
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Collegiate or professional experience
Special Conditions for Eligibility
• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and odd hours as
required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NM driver’s license. Selection
of an out of state candidate will require possession of a valid New
Mexico Driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports playing
rules;
• Knowledge of NCAA practice, conditioning, and weight training
regulations;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to
work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community;
• Knowledge of NCAA and RMAC game environment rules and
regulations;
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety
procedures;
• Organizing and coordinating skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing;
• Ability to coordinate with all coaching staffs, sports medicine,
and administration timely and effective athletic schedules and game
management procedures;
Physical Demands
• Standing………………………………………………………………………Frequently
• Walking………………………………………………………………………Frequently
• Bending………………………………………………………………………Frequently
• Squatting……………………………………………………………………..Frequently
• Climbing …………………………………………………………………….Frequently
• Kneeling …………………………………………………………………….Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds……………………………………………………..Frequently
• Lifting greater than 50 pounds………………………………………………Frequently
Working Environment
• Work is performed in an indoor/outdoor setting.
Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience
Work Location/Campus Center
Las Vegas, NM Campus
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class. We are committed to the University values of diversity,
accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email
hr@nmhu.edu
Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative
action and equal opportunity:
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS854P
Open Date
05/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
A complete application must include a 1) letter of interest, 2)
resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts, and 4) the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) professional references
in online application. References will be contacted in conjunction
with on campus or online interv
Location: Las Vegas, NM
Posted: Sept. 16, 2024, 7:24 a.m.
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