JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the full time position of Director of Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning. Responsibilities will include: the development and administration of the strength/conditioning program for the UConn men's basketball team; assistance with practice and game-day duties including pre-game/practice warm-ups; collaboration with Athletic Training staff as to the monitoring and rehabilitation of student-athletes with injuries; assistance with communication of strength program organization to prospective student-athletes and parents; and strict compliance with NCAA regulations and policies of the University and the BIG EAST Conference.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in exercise science; three years of combined experience as a strength-and-conditioning coach at the Division I collegiate and/or professional level; experience creating and implementing detailed development plans for athletes; demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting various performance tests and fitness evaluations; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required; and demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree or working towards completion of degree; experience as a Director of Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance or Head Coach of Sports Performance at the collegiate level; five years of combined experience as a strength-and-conditioning coach at the Division I collegiate and/or professional level; experience training professional athletes; and demonstrated experience with the use of effective technologies and techniques to improve player performance.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is an 11-month position subject to annual renewal. Salary is commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495263 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 11, 2021.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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