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About the Role

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will directly supervise the performance training program of assigned Olympic sports teams, contributing to the wellness and competitive performance of cadet-athletes and the readiness of the Army West Point Athletic Department. Responsibilities include programming for individuals and groups, translating scientific evidence into practical recommendations, tracking outcomes, and maintaining facility health and safety, all in adherence to governing body regulations.

Responsibilities

Designing yearly sports performance programs for primary teams, including strength, speed, and conditioning.
Overseeing analytics, including Polar, Forcedeck analysis, Norbord, wellness questionnaires, and performance testing.
Maintaining all information on cadet-athletes.
Developing and leading the implementation of a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan for cadet-athletes in collaboration with High-Performance units.
Providing daily, weekly, and monthly training reports.
Collaborating with nutritionists on nutritional strategies.
Designing strength and conditioning protocols for injured athletes.
Traveling with primary teams for all away competitions.
Communicating with cadet-athletes, coaches, and staff regarding proper technique and physical development plans.
Observing and assessing physical movement and sports performance concerns in coordination with the high performance and sports medicine team.
Designing sports performance programs for assigned secondary sports, including strength, speed, and conditioning.
Assisting with scheduling, maintenance, and supervision of the weight room.
Assisting with scheduling for summer training in collaboration with USMA.
Maintaining Strength and Conditioning certification and acquiring/maintaining other required credentials and continuing education.
Assisting with mentoring of cadets.
Assisting with cleaning and organizing the strength facility.
Maintaining CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
Staying abreast of current sports performance and analytic methods.
Conducting oneself in a manner that demonstrates adherence to standards of professional performance.
Utilizing effective written and oral communication skills to promote and maintain effective working relationships.
Setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, analyzing problems, and developing and implementing effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience coaching at the collegiate or professional sports team levels.
SCCC or CSCS Certification.
CPR/AED/First Aid certificate.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Exceptional skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
General knowledge and willingness to follow NCAA, USMA, Patriot League and other governing bodies’ rules.
Demonstrated good judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to respond quickly and deal successfully under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments despite various deadlines, competing requirements, and changing priorities.
Eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
Eligible to work on a military installation, including being willing to submit to a background screen.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Strength training
Speed training
Conditioning
Performance analytics
Polar analysis
Forcedeck analysis
Norbord analysis
Wellness questionnaires
Performance testing
Nutritional strategies
Injury rehabilitation protocols
Microsoft Excel
Written communication
Oral communication
Data analysis
Data visualization
Catapult/Polar systems (preferred)
PowerBi (preferred)

Location

West Point, NY

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

2+ years coaching at collegiate or professional sports team levels

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in exercise Physiology, Sports Science, or related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$55,000 to $59,000

About the Company

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution, located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY. The mission of USMA is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

Equal Opportunity

AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.