Description
Under the direction of the Director of Strength and Conditioning, design, implement and supervise strength and conditioning programs for male and female student athletes. Provide and/or assist coaches with technique instruction in strength training and program design within the scope of the sport. Provide Athletic Department staff and student athlete education and development in strength, conditioning, and nutrition. Assist in proper setup, use and maintenance of conditioning equipment. In addition, other duties as assigned.
Individual must know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing University and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the applicable Conference, as now constituted or as they may be amended during the Term of this agreement. Employee shall take all reasonable steps to endeavor to ensure that all other employees for whom Employee is administratively responsible, comply with aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise science or related field
-Current NSCA-CSCS and/or CSCCa SCCC certification(s)
-Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications
-Minimum of 3 years of Strength and Conditioning experience (including internship experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise science or related field
-Minimum of 2 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience with direct oversight of teams
-Demonstrated experience working with Women’s Basketball
-Demonstrated experience working with one or more of the following sports: Soccer, Swim/Dive, Volleyball or Tennis
-Demonstrated experience collaborating with sport coaching staffs and sports medicine staffs
Appointment/Salary: This is a 12-month full-time limited, non-teaching Academic Staff position with expectation of continued employment. This position comes with a competitive salary and benefit package. The final annual rate offer is dependent upon the finalist’s experience and qualifications.
On-line Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications above, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38794. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. Applications must be submitted by midnight Central Standard Time on the posted deadline date.
Contact Information: Confidential inquiries about this position may be addressed to the search and screen committee chair Bennett Reed, reedbd@uwm.edu.