The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the full time position of Director of Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning.

Duties and Responsibilities will include: the development and administration of the strength/conditioning program for the UConn men's basketball team and other responsibilities assigned by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Director of Olympic Sports; strict compliance with NCAA regulations and policies of the University and the American Athletic Conference; assistance with practice and game-day duties including pre-game/practice warm-ups; collaboration with Athletic Training staff as to the monitoring and rehabilitation of student-athletes with injuries; and assistance with communication of strength program organization to prospective student-athletes and parents.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related sport/exercise science; five years of experience (within the past ten years) as a strength-and-conditioning/player development coach at the collegiate and/or professional level; experience creating and implementing detailed performance plans; appropriate professional certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS); and demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Ten years of progressive experience in the fitness/strength-and-conditioning/player development field; Ten years of experience in the sport of basketball, either as a player and/or a coach; Division 1 collegiate basketball playing experience; and demonstrated prior experience with the use of innovative technologies to improve player performance.

Appointment Terms

This is an 11-month position subject to annual renewal.

To Apply

Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu . Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2017464)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on March 28, 2017.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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