Assistant Coach - Strength & Conditioning

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The Assistant Director of Sports Performance - Olympic Sports will assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Performance - Olympic Sports with all aspects of the Strength and Conditioning program including but not limited to directing and implementing plans for strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for student-athletes in various sports programs and overall administrative tasks within the operation of the program. Must demonstrate integrity, leadership, a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, and counsel students- athletes.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities; specific minimum experience is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

1-2 years of coaching experience in an intercollegiate environment preferably at a Division I level. Knowledge of and familiarity of NCAA rules and regulations. Good organizational, interpersonal communications and computer skills necessary. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement advanced training principles to develop strength, power, speed and conditioning for student-athletes performance and health.

Prefer at least 1 year in relevant independent or educational activities. Experience in working with return to play rehabilitation athletes helpful.

Must be able to lift/move 25lbs. or greater. May be required to navigate stairs. Attention to detail essential. Must be able to manage high volume, fast paced environment. May be subject to working in extreme weather conditions. Travel required.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.