Director of Strength and Conditioning

Position Information

It is the responsibility of the Director of Strength and Conditioning to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee, and evaluate all facets of the strength and conditioning program to promote the overall success of the student-athletes. This includes education, healthy physical activity monitoring, athletic competition, teamwork, overall personal growth, and supervisory components. This position will work closely with other areas of the athletic department including, but not limited to, sports medicine, compliance, and team coaches. A successful candidate will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups. The director must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a competitive Division I program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes and strives for athletic excellence within the University's mission. Regular duties include overall Athletic Development and strength & conditioning of the 17 Varsity teams, implementing year-round training programs for the student-athletes on each team based on the physiological needs of that sport, overseeing assistant coaches, interns, and volunteers, and being responsible for the scheduling of training sessions. The Director will work closely with the Sports Medicine staff, as well as the head sports coach to develop injury prevention programs and rehabilitation programs, as well as work in conjunction with the sports coaches to provide information on nutrition, and supplementation to all student-athletes. The incumbent must follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC Riverside Athletic Department and a commitment to diversity in all its forms. The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of human physiology, be able to demonstrate a wide variety of exercises including Olympic lifting techniques, and have basic knowledge of compliance with all NCAA regulations.

The full salary range for the Director of Strength and Conditioning is $59,000 - $103,400 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $80,000 annually We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. (Required)
• Masters Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a related field or equivalent years of experience. (Preferred)

License Requirements

• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (Required)

Certification Requirements

• Must maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification. (Required)
• Must maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 6 - 10 years of related experience. (Required)
• Previous experience working with Division I student-athletes. (Required)

Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the team sport and technical coaching principles. Advanced interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents of student athletes. Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and be highly effective communicating verbally, in writing and for live media presentations. Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. Leadership skills to mentor and develop student-athletes, assistant coaching or program instruction staff and skills in effective assistant coaching.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview