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Visiting Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Visiting Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Division Intercollegiate Athletics


Job Summary

Assist the Associate Athletic Director, Olympic Strength and Conditioning in developing and implementing individualized conditioning programs for student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Program Development
    •Develop and implement individualized conditioning programs for student-athletes
    •Physical screening/assessment of individual student athletes, and implement customized, corrective exercise
    •Assess individual student athletes and address any identified mobility limitation
  • Program Management and Interdepartmental Collaboration
    •Assist in managing, supervising and controlling the operation of the weight room
    •Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, including weight machines and other strength and conditioning equipment, including regular inspection, recommendation on repair/replacement as necessary
    •Assist in dietary needs of student-athletes; work compatibly and cooperatively with other staff and personnel in all other sports
    •Work compatibly and cooperatively with other strength & conditioning staff, team coaches, student-athletes and personnel

Physical Demands

  • Walking : Constantly
  • Stairs : Frequently
  • Sitting : Frequently
  • Lifting/Carrying : Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling : Frequently
  • Balancing : Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping : Frequently
  • Kneeling : Frequently
  • Squatting/Crouching : Frequently

  • Working Conditions

  • Extreme cold : Occasionally
  • Extreme heat : Occasionally
  • Humidity : Occasionally
  • Wet : Occasionally
  • Noise : Occasionally
  • Inclement Weather : Occasionally

  • Additional Physical Demands

    Includes working evenings and weekends

    Travel Requirements

    10% May travel with the team

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: •Required: Bachelor’s Degree in sport management, kinesiology, recreation or related field Experience: •Required: Minimum one year of strength and conditioning experience at the collegiate and/or professional level, either as a student-athlete or employee Training, Licenses or Certifications: •Required: N.S.C.A, or C.S.C.C.A certification as well as certification in CPR/AED and First Aid

    Preferred Qualifications

    Education:
    •Preferred: Master’s degree

    Experience:
    •Preferred: Demonstrated personal relationship skills in dealing with student-athletes, peers, staff, and administrative personnel. Experience working with Softball, Swimming, Diving.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledge of and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position isrequired. •Demonstrated personal relations skills in dealing with student-athletes, peers, staff and administrative personnel

    Appointment Information

    This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/28/2025. Minimum salary is $55,000 commensurate with experience.

    Application Procedures & Deadline Information

    Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 20, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

    The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.


    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.


    Requisition ID: 1029835
    Job Category: Education & Student Services
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu