Assistant Strength & Conditioning /Assistant Women’s and Men’s Throws Coach

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning / Assistant Women’s and Men’s Throws Coach provides all aspects of throwing event training and implementation, as well as meeting the specific needs of all athletic teams as designated by the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning. The position recruits women and men student athletes for all throwing events and helps coordinate recruiting for all track & field events.

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning / Assistant Women’s and Men’s Throws Coach serves as the assistant to Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning; throws coach for both women’s and men’s track & field programs. The position delivers specific training in strength and conditioning and track & field (throws) to meet the physical and mental developmental needs of each individual.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning in all aspects of strength training programs for the 24 varsity sports. Meets with coaches and student-athletes, devises all-encompassing full season training plans, implements the specific training plans for each throwing event, and assists with home track & field meet management.

• Assists the Head Track & Field Coaches in upholding the respective program vision and objectives.

• Maintains established goals of the program(s). Regular meetings and daily communication with track & field head coaches.

• Recruits academically and athletically qualified student-athletes who will be contributing members to the men's and women's track & field teams.

• Meets on a regular basis with throwers to assess personal, academic, and athletic growth.

• Designs and implements all training programs for all throwing events.

• Teaches proper execution, techniques, and safety for all strength and conditioning programs and throwing events.

• Travels to all track & field meets.

• Works directly with the athletic training staff to monitor rehabilitation programs and develop post-rehabilitation programs for throwers and student athletes in strength and conditioning programs.

• Stays current on trends in strength and conditioning and track & field and participates in professional development.

• Complies with all University, ODAC Conference, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Center Manager, and Track & Field Head Coaches.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Collegiate throws experience, and collegiate coaching experience, in both strength and conditioning and throws, or the equivalent of education and experience is required.

• NCAA recognized strength and conditioning certification required.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• First Aid/CPR certified.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Required materials include:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities:

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act. This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law.

Physical Requirements:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Working Conditions: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

Types of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
 

Position Type:

Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Compensation:

The expected annual salary for this posting is between $42,000 - $49,000. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L, benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.