Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster Hiring for Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Lancaster, PA Full Time

Summary/Objective:

The Human Performance Lab (HPL) at Elizabethtown College in partnership with Orthopedic
Associates of Lancaster, LTD (OAL) serves as a dynamic space for testing, evaluation, and performance open to the public. Located on the
second floor of Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being, the HPL is fully equipped to evaluate every aspect
of a client’s health and wellbeing. We achieve this through personalized attention, comprehensive analysis, and a customized pathway to
personal improvement.

The purpose of the Lab is to deliver sport, health, and exercise science services to the College campus
community as well as our surrounding communities, with the aim of enhancing individuals’ overall wellness. The HPL aligns with the
mission of Elizabethtown College to use our knowledge, talents, and energy to positively make a difference in the lives of others. The
primary purpose of this position is to provide programming and coaching that includes but not limited to motivation, education, and guidance
on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, strength training, mobility, and recovery primarily for student athletes and teams,
with a secondary focus on students and HPL clients.

Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Lead in the administration of all aspects of the Strength
  & Conditioning Program, including but not limited to, all policies and procedures, and the effective scheduling of the space considering
  peak usage and other factors.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to strength and conditioning, along with personal training
  staff and student workers; responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating student employees and strength and
  conditioning/personal training staff.
• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for pre-season, in-season,
  and off-season for all athletic teams.
• Work in cooperation with the athletic training and HPL staff in the rehabilitation and
  strengthening of injured athletes.
• Oversee the implementation of Strength & Conditioning programs for individuals, groups, and
  all intercollegiate teams, including HPL clients, and serve as a resource to students, coaches, and staff.
• Supervise and manage
  strength & conditioning programs, classes, events, testing and all other aspects of strength & conditioning services including
  development of related budgets.
• In coordination with the Elizabethtown College Wellness Director, design, schedule, implement,
  market and evaluate strength and conditioning and HPL programs, classes, events, etc.
• Implement system to track athlete progress,
  in collaboration with the coaches.
• Conduct an annual needs-analysis for each team in conjunction with the sport coach and athletic
  trainer at the conclusion of each season.
• Work closely with Director of the Bowers Center to ensure all equipment is functioning
  properly and with Facilities staff to ensure facilities are clean.
• Support Director of Bowers Center for scheduling of maintenance
  and replacement of equipment.
• Maintain the highest knowledge of the profession by staying abreast of current trends and research,
  maintaining certifications, and attending professional conferences and events.
• Train appropriate on-campus groups and individuals
  on the proper use of the fitness center equipment.
• Effectively promote an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all
  student athletes and non-student athletes; establish a culture of diversity and inclusion in all team activities.
• Adhere to all
  college policies including, but not limited to, specific duties as a Responsible Employee.
• Reinforce expectations for athlete and
  student conduct that mirror the College’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned by OAL.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Human
  Performance required. 
• Two years of experience in related position(s) is required.
• General knowledge of different
  athletic teams and the needs of specific positions and the willingness to learn about those with which knowledge/experience is limited is
  required.
• This position requires:
  • A current valid driver’s license for business travel purposes 
  • Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification
  • A current CSCS or SCCC certification

Preferred
Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess all of the required qualifications noted above in addition to
some or all of the following below:

* Advanced educational or training experience preferred.