Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position with limited benefits.

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program.

Salary: $44,948 - $48,000

Benefits: Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the
State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to
state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in
supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the
USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday
after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development, implementation, and supervision of individual
and group strength, conditioning, and fitness training programs for men and
women student-athletes participating in the University’s intercollegiate
athletics program.
• Support the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in promoting athletic
performance, injury prevention, and compliance with NCAA and institutional
standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and safety requirement of strength and
conditioning training to include, but not limited to, teaching techniques and
safety measures for student-
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers,
and sports medicine personnel.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with
individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Physical Demands:
• Scope of the positions requires the ability to perform and/or demonstrate
various physical strength exercises, and to assist others performing those
exercises.
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications:
• Must be certified in order to adequately conduct workout sessions as
governed by NCAA guidelines.
• Must possess a nationally recognized certification such as CSCS (NSCA) or
SCCC (CSCCa).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Additional Job Description

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-VPAR-VP Athletics and Recreation

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$44,948 - $48,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

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