Football Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Job Summary

Develops and implements a comprehensive, year-round strength and conditioning program for Bucknell University’s Division 1 FCS football program. Leads all strength and conditioning and nutrition activities of an athletic team. Works with the Team Physician, Sports Medicine Staff, and Head Football Coach to ensure that specific strength and conditioning needs of the program are met, and to design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. Manages supplies, equipment and facilities.

Reporting Relationship:
 

• Reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

Work Setting/Schedule:
 

• Primarily on-campus

• Requires night and weekend availability 

What You Will Do:

• Leads all strength and conditioning activities of an athletic team at practice and before competitions

• Performs soft tissue release work at practices and competitions

• Presents information on strength and conditioning program to new recruits

• Provides strength and conditioning support for summer camps and special events.

• Coordinates travel arrangements and travels with the team to competitions.

• Orders and stocks nutritious snacks and drinks

• The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree 

• 1 year of experience in collegiate athletics

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds and at various levels of the organization, as well as provide excellent customer service

Preferred, But Not Required

• Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or related field

• 2 years of experience  at a college university setting or related field

Physical Requirements
 

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

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Salary Range:

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.