Coordinator of Strength Training

Summary

Job Category:: Strength and Conditioning
Job Title:: Coordinator of Strength Training
Job Category Definition:: This specialty deals with the health, well being and safety of physically active University students, faculty and staff through the evaluation, development and implementation of athletic training and strength and conditioning programs, which encompass the assessment, physical development, treatment and rehabilitation of those individuals. Functions may include developing and enforcing safety and risk management policies, developing, implementing, evaluating and keeping records for athletic training and strength and conditioning programs, creating, scheduling, and maintaining a staff, equipping, scheduling, and maintaining facilities, purchasing, servicing and maintaining equipment and supplies, adhering to and developing budgets, being an educational resource for correspondence and at camps and clinics, and following the policies of various governing bodies.
Job Title Definition:: The Coordinator of Strength Training evaluates, plans, implements, and markets the strength training and conditioning programs for intercollegiate athletics, team and club sports, and the University community; the Coordinator of Strength Training develops, in conjunction with risk management, and enforces safety and risk management policies for the varsity athletic weight rooms and recreational fitness centers, schedules, maintains, purchases, and services equipment and supplies; schedules, trains, and manages staff including, but not limited to fixed-term, work-study, wage payroll, and students; develops and adheres to budgets for salaries, equipment, and continuing education; serves as an educational resource for classes, correspondence and at camps and clinics; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; acquires and maintains relevant professional certifications; follows NCAA and conference policies. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:: Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:

Level 1

Level Details
Job Code	Salary Band	FLSA Status
ATCN0201	F	Non-Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline working knowledge of routine work applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization; participate as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce; actively contribute to completion of team goals and assigned tasks; clearly communicate information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions.

Typical Education & Experience
0+ years related experience Bachelor's Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
Support and assist in the organization, implementation and review of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and recreation Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; activate Emergency Action Plan as appropriate; complete appropriate paperwork including but not limited to incident or injury reports for departmental accountability; ensure safe and appropriate use of facilities and/or equipment; maintain a clean and safe environment for staff and participants Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and supervising assigned part-time and student staff; assist in scheduling workforce and assigning work as appropriate; calculate, process and/or submit payroll hours for approval and maintain payroll records Adhere to applicable departmental, University, Big 10, NCAA, governmental and/or other regulatory agency rules and regulations as they relate to safe and appropriate facility occupancy and utilization policies and procedures Investigate and report facility problems as appropriate; assist in coordinating the activities of internal and external patrons so as to ensure safe and appropriate use of facilities and customer satisfaction; maintain inventories and supplies Adhere to safe and appropriate use of all equipment and modalities within established guidelines; report any issues with equipment including necessary replacement and/or repair Adhere to and support established budgets within University guidelines Serve as an educational resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal to the University and at on-campus venues; assist in the arrangement of class space or teaching a class Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules Assist in the implementation of procedures and processes designed to enhance customer experience and overall satisfaction in a safe, secure environment; support and make suggestions on enhancement opportunities with a goal of leading the field in the delivery of designated services Contribute to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2

Level Details
Job Code	Salary Band	FLSA Status
ATCN0202	G	Non-Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Typical Education & Experience
1+ years related experience Bachelor’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
Support and assist in the organization, development, implementation and review of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and recreation Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; activate Emergency Action Plan as appropriate; may complete, summarize and/or submit incident or injury reports for further review; ensure safe and appropriate use of facilities and/or equipment Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate assigned full -time staff, and/or technical service employees and/or student staff; assist in scheduling workforce and may assign work as appropriate; assist in the development of employee manuals and the implementation of training programs and/or internships Adhere to applicable departmental, University, Big 10, NCAA, governmental and/or other regulatory agency rules and regulations as they relate to safe and appropriate facility occupancy and utilization policies and procedures Coordinate with OPP on maintenance, repairs and alterations; serve as a liaison with OPP and/or external agencies; assist with arranging for and monitoring preventative and/or routine maintenance for assigned facilities; maintain inventories and supplies; assist in developing facility rules and regulations in conjunction with Risk Management Ensure safe and appropriate use of all equipment and modalities within established guidelines Adhere to and support established budgets within University guidelines Serve as an educational resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel external to the University or at off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of procedures and processes designed to enhance customer experience and overall satisfaction in a safe, secure environment; provide and seek feedback related to performance as a means of measuring operational success and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the work unit as appropriate Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse May perform additional work activities as outlined in previous level(s)

Level 3

Level Details
Job Code	Salary Band	FLSA Status
ATCN0203	H	Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience
3+ years related experience Bachelor's Degree or higher; Master’s Degree preferred Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
Supervise the organization, implementation and review of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and recreation Adhere to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency safety policies and procedures; activate Emergency Action Plan as appropriate; supervise the development of facility and/or equipment safety procedures; oversee inspections and maintenance of facility and/or equipment Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff, technical service employees and/or student staff; develop employee manuals and oversee the implementation of training programs and/or internships as appropriate Maintain awareness and ensure compliance with applicable departmental, University, Big 10, NCAA, governmental and/or other regulatory agency rules and regulations as they relate to safe and appropriate facility occupancy and utilization policies and procedures Work with OPP on maintenance, repairs and alterations; investigate and report facility problems as appropriate; serve as a liaison with OPP and/or external agencies; supervise preventative, routine and/or major maintenance for assigned facilities; supervise service for functional and logistical needs of programs, events and/or competitions; develop and/or enhance inventory system Ensure safe and appropriate use of all equipment and modalities within established guidelines; address any issues with equipment including but not limited to upgrade, replacement and/or repair; supervise the research and purchasing of new equipment Adhere to and support established budgets within University guidelines; provide data to support requests for budget increases or reallocation of budget funds; prepare reports pertaining to budget allocations Serve as an expert and education resource for matters related to strength training and conditioning/athletic training to personnel internal or external to the University, at on-campus and off-campus venues, and for correspondence to the University; arrange for class space or teach a class Assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules Assist in the analysis and review of performance for enhancement opportunities with a goal of leading the field in the delivery of designated services; measure operational success and continuous quality improvement initiatives within work unit and possibly across the Department Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse May perform additional work activities as outlined in previous level(s)

Level 4

Level Details
Job Code	Salary Band	FLSA Status
ATCN0204	K	Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience
1+ years related experience Master’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
Oversee the organization, implementation and review of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and recreation Develop and oversee implementation of enhancements to existing safety, facility and equipment policies and procedures as appropriate Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff and/or technical service employees Maintain awareness and ensure compliance with applicable departmental, University, Big 10, NCAA, governmental and/or other regulatory agency rules and regulations as they relate to safe and appropriate facility occupancy and utilization policies and procedures Work closely with OPP on maintenance, repairs and alterations; ensure facility problems have been investigated and reported to the appropriate personnel; serve as a liaison with OPP and/or external agencies as needed; oversee preventative, routine and/or major maintenance for assigned facilities; maintain accountability for inventories and supplies; develop facility rules and regulations in conjunction with Risk Management Ensure safe and appropriate use of all equipment and modalities within established guidelines; research and purchase new equipment; establish new guidelines regarding new equipment purchases as appropriate Provide accountability for adherence to budgets; develop proposals for increasing budget allocations Assist in curriculum development; may participate in research and design related to the field Oversee the development and implementation of procedures and processes designed to enhance customer experience and overall satisfaction in a safe, secure environment; analyze and review performance for enhancement opportunities with a goal of leading the field in the delivery of designated services; oversee communication with various customers so as to establish expectations and determine delivery options, workforce requirements and resource allocation Contributes to the development of an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse May perform additional work activities as outlined in previous level(s)

Level 5

Level Details
Job Code	Salary Band	FLSA Status
ATRC0205	M	Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience
3+ years related experience Master's Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
Direct and facilitate the organization, implementation and review of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and recreation; responsible for modification of program when necessary Develop, enhance, and direct the implementation of new and existing safety, facility and equipment policies and procedures as appropriate Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate assigned full and part-time staff and/or technical service employees Maintain awareness and ensure compliance with applicable departmental, University, Big 10, NCAA, governmental and/or other regulatory agency rules and regulations as they relate to safe and appropriate facility occupancy and utilization policies and procedures and act as the formal policy information source and disseminator for staff Work closely with, review, and approve OPP maintenance, repairs and alterations; serve as the decision-making contact as appropriate and formal liaison with OPP and/or external agencies as needed; oversee staff who engage in preventative, routine and/or major maintenance for assigned facility(ies) Review and approve inventory and supply systems Develop and disseminate facility rules and regulations in conjunction with Risk Management Ensure safe and appropriate use of all equipment and modalities within established guidelines; review proposals completed by staff and approve the purchase of new equipment; establish new guidelines regarding new equipment purchases as appropriate Ensure accountability and adherence to budget and provide direction for staff; develop proposals for increasing budget allocations Develop curriculum May participate in research and design related to the field Direct and facilitate the development and implementation of procedures and processes designed to enhance customer experience and overall satisfaction in a safe, secure environment; review performance report analysis for enhancement opportunities with a goal of leading the field in the delivery of designated services Serve as a consultant for peer institutions Direct and facilitate communication with various customers to establish expectations and determine delivery options, workforce requirements and resource allocation Develop an environment for student-athletes that is healthy, safe, equitable, and culturally diverse Develop and recommend strategic plans and oversee the leadership of teams and projects with other University work units Support professional development opportunities for staff May perform additional work activities as outlined in previous level(s)