Strength and Conditioning Coach

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Sports Performance, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will serve as an integral member of the Athletic Department’s multidisciplinary Performance Team and will directly communicate and collaborate with head coaches, assistant strength and conditioning coaches, team physicians, athletic trainers, dietitian, sport psychologist and other exercise science and allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive, practical and evidence based performance optimization strategies that foster an environment for injury prevention, performance enhancement, recovery, and reconditioning. 

Duties include but are not limited to leading, evaluating, and supervising the daily operations of the strength and conditioning program; facilitating comprehensive movement assessments, supervision, design and implementation of periodized strength and conditioning programs that reduce injury, enhance performance, and ensure safe equipment usage. Emphasis will be placed on implementation, supervision, and teaching progressions for resistance training, cardiovascular, speed, plyometric, flexibility and functional movement; conducting routine Bod Pod body composition assessments; utilizing Force Plate and GPS technology and creating daily GPS reports; as well as maintaining accurate electronic records for each team and student-athlete to monitor progress.

Responsibilities for the Strength and Conditioning Coach include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and implement comprehensive year-round programming (movement assessments, speed, strength and conditioning) for the athletic development and enhancement of student-athletes; maintain accurate and timely electronic records for monitoring prescribed and completed program variables  
• In coordination with the Sr. Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Assistant AD of Sports Performance, lead the development and implementation of: comprehensive injury prevention, performance enhancement, and functional performance screening and testing; utilization of performance monitoring technology (e.g., heart rate monitoring,  body composition, force plates, NordBord, GPS, sleep monitoring, velocity-based training modalities, etc.) as a tool to better plan and adjust training plans; continuously seek continuing education opportunities and explore current tools and techniques; utilize evolving advances in technology to benefit and enhance each sport's training philosophy; and serve the sport coach by providing specific and tangible information regarding their athletes' physical status and abilities 
• Work in conjunction with the Assistant AD of Sports Performance and sports medicine staff on collaborative performance screening on a yearly basis; act as an integral advocate for the high-performance model within the Athletic Department for assigned teams; collaborate on rehabilitation plans per medical direction for appropriate modifications; ensure that nutrition plans are carried out for student athletes in collaboration with the dietitian
• Communicate, collaborate, and interact with coaches, athletic trainers, administrative staff, and Towson Research Academy of Collaborative Sport Science to apply evidence-based practice for strength and conditioning
• Understand and comply with all department policies and procedures, as well as NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association rules and regulations; promote execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values, and acting upon its goals and strategies
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR/AED and first aid; comply with all Towson University conditioning policies and procedures and support catastrophic injury prevention
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD of Sports Performance

The work hours for this position may include weekends depending on competitive season and team schedules, as well as some evenings based on team competitions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’S Degree

• One year of strength & conditioning experience
• CSCS or CSCC certification (please include on application)
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification (please include on application)
• Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge base in sports performance and injury prevention program development of the collegiate athletics population
• Experience in GPS monitoring technology and workload tracking for practice planning purposes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to student-athlete wellbeing, and health & safety in a competitive environment
• Ability to collaborate in developing a holistic sports performance model

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sport Science, Nutrition or related fields
• Experience at the NCAA Division I collegiate or professional sports level
• Experience working with field-based sports
• Experience with energy system development

Targeted hiring range is $55,000 – 60,000 and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. 

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.