The George Washington University Department of Athletics, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. Reporting to the Director, Strength and Conditioning, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will align programming wit... more details
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Department of Athletics, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program.
Reporting to the Director, Strength and Conditioning, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will align programming with the overall vision of the Director while also being responsible for the following:
Develops, designs and implements sports performance programs for GWU student-athletes to enhance their strength, power, speed, and agility.
Develops and administers the sports performance program for assigned teams using a holistic and systemic approach.
Educates and directs student-athletes and coaches on the proper techniques and safety standards of appropriate strength and conditioning best practices.
Utilizes heart rate/GPS technology and other exercise physiological testing (in conjunction with the GW Exercise Science Department or outside providers) to enhance the training and biofeedback for our students.
Works directly with the sports medicine department to mitigate injury risk while also working to provide rehabilitation programs for those students working back from injuries.
Analyzes nutritional habits of the student-athletes and, with the support of the Director (and other professionals where it makes sense), provides education on appropriate dietary and nutritional habits- implementing a performance dining plan for the basketball team while assisting with overall execution of performance dining for multiple sports.
Works seamlessly with sports medicine department to ensure best development of all student-athletes.
Remains current and knowledgeable of NCAA and Atlantic 10 compliance-related matters, specific to performance related supplements and substances, introducing only compliant/permissible products to our students.
Assists the Director with organizing, recruiting and instructing strength and conditioning interns and/or graduate students to assist with day-to-day operations of the strength and conditioning department.
Works with the Director to develops, supervises and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the performance facility.
Will travel with assigned team throughout the season. May travel with another team sporadically outside of assigned team’s season.
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) is required.
CPR/AED Certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology, with demonstrated sports performance experience, is strongly preferred.
Strength and conditioning coaching experience at the Division 1 or professional level.
Experience working with Division I basketball.
Experience with collegiate and or professional sports teams preferred.
Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience. How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
GW Staff Approach to Pay
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Athletics and Recreation
Family
Athletics
Sub-Family
Training and Conditioning
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, (8am-5pm); with nights and weekends based on schedule
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S013023
Job Open Date:
06/24/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
No
Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
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