[C24-028]
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach A
Athletics Department

Central Connecticut State University, a NCAA Division 1 institution and a member of the Northeast Conference invites applications for the full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in the department of Athletics. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will play a vital role in the design and implementation of the Strength and Conditioning programs of the assigned sports.

[C24-028]
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach A
Athletics Department

Central Connecticut State University, a NCAA Division 1 institution and a member of the Northeast Conference invites applications for the full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in the department of Athletics. The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach will play a vital role in the design and implementation of the Strength and Conditioning programs of the assigned sports.

About CCSU’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Central Connecticut is an NCAA Division I institution competing as a full member of the Northeast Conference and is eligible for the NEC’s automatic qualification to the NCAA Tournament. CCSU currently supports 400+ student-athletes across 16 intercollegiate programs and has a rich athletics tradition and history of success.

For more information about Central Connecticut State University, please visit CCSU.

Position Profile

The successful candidate will be assisting the Director in instructing and organizing all aspects of the Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Program for assigned sports including training, technical supervision, evaluation and preparation for practices and competition. The incumbent’s duties will include but are not limited to; assist Director in the overall operations of the Mike Knapp Weight room including maintenance, ordering equipment and inventory; assist with the organization and implementation of the Sports Dietician program currently established; provide supervision and professional scheduling and staff coverage. The successful candidate must maintain professional certifications established by the NCAA.

Due to the nature of events, flexibility in work schedules is required.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University.

Experience and Training:

• Three (3) years’ experience in a collegiate Strength and Conditioning program.
• CSCS or SCCC and CPR / AED certifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Nutrition with student-athletes.
• Demonstrated skill in Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs.

Ideal Candidate

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or relevant field.
• Division I Strength and Conditioning experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing a Strength and Conditioning program for Football, Baseball and/or Swimming.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents by April 15, 2024.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Michael Piper, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-3079 or email piper@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is at the rank of a Coach A for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.