Assistant Coach - Peak Performance | Allegheny College

Meadville, Pennsylvania, The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Head Peak Performance Coach in all aspects of the College’s in-season and off-season programming related to athletic performance and injury prevention for all varsity sport athletes. The incumbent will also assist in all areas related to the Wise Center fitness space(s), coordinating with third party distributors and vendors for equipment upgrades and repairs. Key Responsibilities Year round, comprehensive strength and conditioning program design and implementation for varsity athletics including strength training, injury prevention and conditioning. Monitoring and coaching athletes during workouts to maintain safe, positive, and effective sessions. Instruct and demonstrate safe lifting techniques during sessions. Administrative responsibilities including but not limited to: Assist in oversight of fitness equipment/facilities in Wise Center. Communicate with Athletic Training Staff to stay up to date on injury limitations or individual needs of an athlete as identified by the Athletic Training Staff. Assistance with Return to Play Protocols. Coordinate with head coaches to establish weight room schedules for all varsity athletics, and assist in team building, culture communication, upholding standards, and the like for each team. Assist with maintaining the Peak Performance Fueling Station; including maintenance and repair, cleanliness, coordinating purchases of food/drink, security. Assist with the establishment of a safe and functional weight room. Perform small repairs to fitness equipment as needed. Assist with coordinating with third party equipment providers for equipment maintenance and repairs. Identify potential improvements to facility and facility operations to improve facility function in the short, mid, and long term Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred. 4-7 years experience required Required Knowledge Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite products (Excel, Google Sheets, Word, Powerpoint, etc) required Required Skills and Abilities Great organizational skills Compensation Expected starting salary: $33,280.00