Working Title: Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300042 - Strength/Conditioning-Stadium

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $17.31 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 12/18/2025

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA, is seeking a Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning. This position will report to the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports and will be responsible for assisting in the administration of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for Field Hockey and assisting with other programs as needed. The Assistant Sports Performance Coach will work as a member of the Strength and Conditioning Department. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of communication and energy, outstanding interpersonal skills, and professionalism. This individual will manage and maintain the Strength and Performance room located within the Convocation Center. The ability to work and function as a member of the Integrated Health and Sports Performance team is also essential.

This position is a part-time, 12-month position, which does not include benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing and coordinating a high level of strength and conditioning services to JMU student-athletes participating in the Field Hockey program and aiding other athletic teams as needed to include oversight of the development of sport-specific training programs that are scientifically-based, involving periodized/cycled regimen of exercises and drills to optimize strength, power, flexibility, mobility, agility, speed, and/or work capacity-designed to enhance sport performance and decrease injury potential.
• Will be responsible for teaching proper and safe weightlifting techniques and encouraging and motivating student-athletes to train and perform to their upmost potential.
• Will be expected to engage in effective written and oral communication with members of the coaching staff, athletic administration, sports medicine staff, and Integrated Health and Sports Performance team; contribute to a team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the Strength and Conditioning department.
• Participation in Performance Team Meetings as part of an overall performance philosophy and mindset within the Integrated Health and Sports Performance Unit. Will also be expected to collect and utilize subjective and objective measures to make data driven decisions of athlete preparedness and training response.
• Some weekend and holiday work will be required based on specific sport seasons and team travel schedules.
• This position requires occasional heavy lifting and the performance of strength and conditioning exercises.

Qualifications:

Required:

• NCSA/CSCS certification and/or CSCCa/SCCC certification
• Experience working with people from all backgrounds and in a fast-paced environment
• CPR and AED certified
• Experience training student-athletes at the collegiate level
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Proficient in the performance, instruction, assessment, evaluation and supervision of multiple weightlifting techniques
• The ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties within the athletics department and campus community

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of Exercise Science, Physiology, Sport Science
• NCAA Division I Experience
• Experience with Field Sports (Field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, etc)
• Experience utilizing athlete monitoring/GPS technology

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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