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JOB SUMMARY:

Develops and administers strength and conditioning programs for assigned Olympic sports programs. Assists the Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance with program operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% – Essential – Program Development and Implementation: Develops year-round strength and conditioning programs for Olympic sports programs. Provides instruction to student-athletes relative to proper strength and conditioning techniques and physical and mental development with goals of safety and optimal athletic performance. Measures performance and provides feedback to student-athletes. Collaborates with sport coaches and support staff to ensure programming and goals are applicable to individual student-athletes. Assists with other Olympic sports programs as a primary assistant to the head performance coach.

25% – Essential – Program Management: Assists the Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance with all aspects of the sports performance program. Assists in overseeing the scheduling and daily operations of the sports performance center. Manages operations assigned by the Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance with limited oversight. Assists the Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance with all aspects of the sports performance program. Assists the full time staff with scheduling and daily operations of the sports performance center. Manages operations assigned by the Assistant AD for Olympic

10% – Essential – Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with University, NCAA, and ACC rules, regulations and policies and procedures. Provides a safe environment in which student-athletes can train. Ensures facility and equipment meet applicable standards of safety. Enforces policies and procedures developed to ensure the safety of individuals training in the facility.

5% – Essential – Recruiting: Communicates the programmatic offerings within the Olympic Sport Strength and Conditioning program to prospective student-athletes during visits to the Clemson University campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience – 3+ years

Licenses & Certifications – CSCCA-SCCC or NSCA-CSCS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Student Workers only – Supervises Student workers only

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70% – Stand for prolonged period

60% – Walk or move about

40% – Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

40% – Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

50% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

70% – Recognize or inspect visually

50% – Move, transport, raise or lower

40% – Extends hands or arms in any direction

WORKING CONDITIONS:

15% – Exposure to heat or cold

5% – Overnight Travel

15% – Wet or humid

5% – Noise

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40

Compensation Information

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filed

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.