Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Asst. Coach - Strength and Conditioning
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Athletics
Department	Athletics Physician
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Coach – Strength and Conditioning for Rutgers Athletics. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in the instructing and organizing of all aspects of the Strength & Conditioning Program including training, technical supervision, evaluation and preparation of practices and competition. Works in conjunction with the Head Coaches of designated sports in developing and administering strength and conditioning programs unique to individual sports and athletes to help develop the student-athlete to their full potential. Will work primarily with the men’s and women’s soccer teams.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Contract Administrators
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 2 years of strength and conditioning instruction experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Membership in and certification by an accredited professional organization (National Strength and Conditioning Association or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association) and first aid/CPR/AED certified required. Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working with Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Experience with GPS technology. Knowledge of strength training equipment. Computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications	Graduate Degree in exercise science related field preferred. 2 years of strength coaching experience with Men’s and Women’s Soccer at the NCAA Division I level preferred.
Equipment Utilized	All weightroom equipment, which would include free weights, machines and cardiovascular equipment. Computer including but not limited to Microsoft Office, VX Sport, Polar HR monitors, Kinexon, Polar, Cardio Coach VO2 cart, Sparta Science force plate technologies, EliteForm.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Nights and weekends may be required. Clean driving record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2727
Posting Open Date	10/04/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “other documents” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below) https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Busch and Livingston Campus

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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