Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at High Point University supports the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in planning, implementing, and overseeing strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes and athletic teams. This role involves instructing proper training techniques, coordinating with coaches and athletic training staff, and ensuring a safe and effective training environment. The Assistant Coach contributes to the development, performance, and well-being of student-athletes while upholding NCAA and Big South Conference regulations and advancing the University’s mission of excellence in education and service.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education, Experience and Training  

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field. CSCS or SCCC Certification.
• Master’s Degree Preferred. 
• A minimum of three years’ experience in professional or Division I collegiate strength and conditioning. Collegiate/professional experience with baseball, men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse experience preferred.  
• Certified in strength and conditioning and/or weightlifting by an accredited organization. 

Knowledge, Skills, Ability 

• A willingness to learn, grow and hold athletes accountable to the standards of strong character and integrity. 
• Knowledge and understanding of all sport programs and the training principals to support each.  
• Ability to design sport-specific speed, quickness, and agility workouts. 
• Ability to relate to and work with student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and the external community. Heavy lifting required. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Essential Responsibilities: 

• On field instruction of Speed, Conditioning, Plyometric, Proprioception, and Sport Specific athletic enhancement. Evaluation of the student-athlete and integration of speed development to the strength development program, as well as instruction and organization of all team and/or general sessions. Some modalities would include, but are not limited to, acceleration, change of direction, top-end speed, agility, plyometric development, flexibility, vertical jump training, and energy system conditioning. 
• Accountability and documentation of athlete’s progress. This would include monitoring, documenting, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all student athletes and coaches.  This individual would help create a standard measurement and documentation process for all student-athletes to explain current athletic performance and set goals for ongoing improvement.   
• Interaction with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured student-athletes, as well as development of alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating student-athletes and those limited in participation. 
• Maintains an open line of communication with the other members of the strength staff, sport coaches, and student-athletes. 
• Be available to meet prospective student athletes when requested by sport coaches.  
• Responsible with the upkeep and maintenance of the weight room. 
• Responsible for strength and conditioning programs which elicit safe and correct execution of exercise techniques. 
• Assistance, instruction, and monitoring of weight room activity during times conducive to student-athletes and strength and conditioning staff. 

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Program development decisions, judgment on student-athlete performance and strength and conditioning development. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Manages the upkeep and maintenance of a facility. 
• Assists with the internship program. 
• Organizes and schedule demonstrations with local and national vendors. 
• Assists with Fuel Zone responsibilities.  

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position, please contact Joseph Kammerer, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, [email protected]