Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Job Anaheim area,California USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Overview

Summary
Provide strength and conditioning services for elite athletes and coaches as a member of the Applied Sciences within Olympic Sport Performance. Responsibilities will include scheduling teams, athletes, and camps; assisting with strength and conditioning, testing and all protocols; assisting with developmental and national training; and assisting with the implementation of periodization plans for athletes and teams.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with the design and implementation of sport-specific strength and conditioning (S&C) programs for Olympic team sports and athlete-specific performance and rehabilitation programs.

Administer science-based performance assessments to profile and identify strengths, weakness, and injury screening for elite athletes.

Aid in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results to all relevant staff (S&C staff, sport coaches, sports medicine, and other performance staff).

Serve as the S&C lead for Olympic team sports while lead staff is traveling. Develop and maintain a solid understanding of S&C programming expectations and make necessary decisions. Debrief with Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach on session content and quality, and adjustments as required.

Serve as a stable, confident, and competent leader, responsible for organizing strength and conditioning sessions and for inspiring athletes to improve.

Work as a proactive and collaborative member of the Olympic Sport Performance Team II team which includes strength and conditioning, physiology, psychology, nutrition, and medical professionals to service elite athletes.

Teach, observe, spot, and provide necessary feedback to ensure safe and effective training.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with USOPC Sport Performance, NGBs, and other key stakeholders.

Monitor and supervise the high-performance training facility as needed, including opening, and closing duties.

Ensure the disinfecting and cleanliness of the training areas and equipment of the strength and conditioning facility, according to USOPC protocols and COVID countermeasures.

Assist Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach with scheduling and supervising of junior and national team training camps as needed.

Conduct scientific literature reviews and deliver presentations weekly at team meetings.

Participate in developing and executing a coaching education curriculum as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education
Master’s degree (or pursuing a master’s degree) in exercise science or related field

Licensure & Certification:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through NSCA preferred

Specialized certification in USA Weightlifting preferred

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience:
2+ years of strength and conditioning post-graduate experience

2+ years of experience with current performance science assessment systems

2+ years of experience in developing and adapting periodized physical development programs

2+ years of experience working with high caliber athletes

2+ years of experience working in team sports setting

Skills:
Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate proper exercise technique in resistance and speed development, specifically, the ability to effectively execute Olympic Weightlifting exercises

The capacity to work well in team environments with representatives from a wide range of ethic and social backgrounds

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively present to groups of varying sizes

Ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment

Ability to read and interpret scientific literature

Tools, Equipment, & Conditions
Strength and conditioning facility and equipment

Must be able to lift up to 50 kilograms several times a day

Must be able to lift up to 25 kilograms overhead or at least 6 feet high several times a day

Standard office equipment

Microsoft Applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Indoor and outdoor training and testing environment

Prolonged standing and physical activity

Non-traditional work hours, including early morning, late evening, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

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