Assist Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach with on field practice and
game assistance.
Supervise graduate assistant
and student workers.
Organize and
instruct training sessions among all assigned university sports- including, but
not limited to strength training, speed and agility techniques, proper
conditioning training, injury prevention, and overall well-being of every
Hardin Simmons University athlete.
Be able to use
applicable technology including Microsoft Excel, Teambuildr, and social media
for department purposes.
Organize and keep
track of weight room cleaning schedules each week.
Develop
communication channels among HSU coaches and athletic trainers
Seek opportunities to increase job skills and
knowledge.
Exhibit compassion and kindness to all campus
communities in actions and words.
Be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, make
judgements, and solve problems.
Exhibit trustworthiness and honesty in work and
interactions with coaching staff, campus employees, and student athletes.
Always work to improve character skills such as
hard work, patience, courage, etc. and integrate a Christian perspective into
their work, while encouraging student athletes to do the same.
Encourage young players to
grow in their faith while demonstrating positive Christian ideals.
Perform other duties as
assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No supervisor responsibilities except oversight of
student workers including: the graduate student worker/graduate assistant coach
and student assistant (if applicable).
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job Knowledge - Competent in
required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new
skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;
displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources
effectively.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual
responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and
welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success
of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to
goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets
goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased
results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.
Organizational
Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes
administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and
values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative
action and respects diversity.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of
work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate
person with an alternate plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an
organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret
an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform
this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing
software and Spreadsheet software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree
required (prefer in the field of exercise science).
Minimum one year
of strength and conditioning experience in intercollegiate athletics required.
Must have
proficient computer skills, strong work ethic and effective communication
skills as demonstrated through work previous experience.
Must also have
excellent organizational skills. Candidates will be required to provide
examples of their ability to plan and organize as demonstrated through previous
work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required (or must be
obtained).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands
and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This
job is active in nature (pushing, pulling, lifting, moving equipment, etc.)
Must be able to
physically move heavy equipment in loads of 100 pounds or more multiple yards
of distance on a regular basis.
Also, must be
able to demonstrate and perform various strength movements as well as speed and
agility techniques as well.
Must be able to stand and move for long periods of time while performing
office and gym functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally
exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is an Exempt Level, Professional Staff Position
which often requires extended hours beyond a 40-hour work week, especially
during the peak season(s) for sports.
Candidate must be able to work non-traditional hours,
including nights and weekends depending on the time of year.
There are afternoon practices during season and
competitions and performances in the afternoons and on weekends.
Occasional overnight travel is
required, including evenings and weekends, especially during soccer season and recruiting season.
Occasionally holiday work is also
required depending on game/practice schedule.
Must be able and willing to
complete early morning duties as well as assist in occasional weekend sporting
activities. Hours will be based off a
flexible schedule so candidates must be readily adaptable to any circumstance
or situation.
Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s
License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the
university liability policy.
Must be able to drive an automobile and 15-passenger
van.
Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on
and off campus, as needed.
Additional travel may be required on occasion in
order to attend training, etc.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.