Head Strength And Conditioning Coach

Department of Athletics
Assistant Coach
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Fall 2021

The Department of Athletics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a Head Strength & Conditioning Coach position with anticipated appointment to begin December 6, 2021.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Aligning with the university’s vision and mission, the Titans Athletic department’s inclusive culture promotes equitable participation for our student-athletes as well as enhances the career objectives for coaches, administration and staff and is all geared towards improving the learning and competitive environment which enables our student-athletes to reach their full potential both in the classroom and in their respective sports. Candidates who can contribute to this environment through their work are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation has been severe, and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of athletics performance enhancement programs for Division I athletic teams. The Head Coach will provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of the Strength & Conditioning program, including the following duties:

• Develop, implement, and monitor speed, strength, and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance for Division I athletic teams
• Coordinate with coaching staff of Division I athletic teams to design and implement safe and effective pre-season, in-season and off-season sport-specific strength training and conditioning programs
• Instruct, monitor, and educate all student-athletes regarding proper weight training techniques
• Communicate and work in partnership with athletic trainers to provide an integrated program of injury prevention, reconditioning, and performance training
• Manage the daily operation of the weight room, including scheduling, inventory, maintenance, and purchasing of new equipment
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for risk management, appropriate supervision, record keeping, evaluation, and maintenance
• Supervise strength & conditioning staff
• Manage the strength & conditioning annual operating budget
• Attend practices and competitions
• Work with the Director of Corporate Sponsorships to establish strategic partnerships to enhance the strength and conditioning center
• Know and abide by NCAA, University, & Big West rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field
• Preferred Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Three years of relevant coaching experience in the field of strength and conditioning and/or sports performance
• Demonstrated commitment to successfully work with a diverse campus community
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to perform at their optimal level
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations

Application Procedure
A complete on?line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position #507177, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover Letter in which the applicant addresses:
  • Qualifications for the position
  • Desire to work at California State University, Fullerton
• Resume
• Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
  • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help departments identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information
  • Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Ashley Lowery at aslowery@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3842.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 2, 2021. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

The classification for this position is Coaching Specialist and is in the faculty bargaining unit. This is a 12-month, full time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. CSU Fullerton offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes health/vision/dental plans and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system. For a detailed description of faculty benefits go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php)

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@fullerton.edu.