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Strength Training

The Strength Trainer plans, evaluates, and implements the strength training and conditioning programs for intercollegiate athletics, team and club sports, and the University community; develops and enforces safety policies for training environments; selects and monitors athletic equipment; serves as an educational resource for classes, camps and clinics; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; acquires and maintains relevant professional certifications; follows NCAA and conference policies. 

• Coordinate, design, implement, evaluate, and oversee a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including movement quality, injury prevention, strength and fitness evaluation, performance enhancement, and recreation; customize programs based on specific sport or athlete needs to improve and enhance performance
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, sports medicine, and coaching staff with regards to planning and developing training sessions
• Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; supervise the development of facility safety procedures; ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to facility occupancy and utilization, oversee inspections and maintenance of facility
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of training environments, equipment, or modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrades, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate
• Apply knowledge of evidence-based training techniques and methods, maintain knowledge of emerging research in the field
• Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class
• Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules
• Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00