Jobs at Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (Now Hiring) — 9 open

Summary

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will directly supervise the performance training program of Olympic sports assigned teams. The mission will be to contribute to the wellness of cadet-athletes, assist cadet-athletes in optimizing competitive performance, and contribute to the readiness of Army West Point Athletic Department (AWPAD) cadet-athletes. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to programming for individuals and groups on daily strength, speed, and conditioning performance and health (on-site and during travel); translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of training programs, maintaining health and safety of all cadet-athletes and strength facilities. This is a professional position, and all duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), Army West Point Athletics Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), the Patriot League Conference and the NCAA. 

Scope of Impact

This position coordinates the sports performance plan for cadet-athletes as a member of the multidisciplinary sports medicine & performance team, working with coaches, sports performance, and sports medicine. This position is responsible for coordinating the strength, speed, conditioning, and recovery of cadet-athletes. This position is responsible for creating and administering pro-active performance training plan for cadet-athletes and coaches in order to maximize performance. This position is critical to the success of the Sports Performance program and will comply with the rules and regulations of all governing bodies (e.g., USMA, NCAA, Conference). The Strength & Conditioning Coach must possess highly professional mannerisms, unimpeachable moral and ethical character, and be a role model. 

Level of Decision Making

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of the AWPAA. This position is responsible for identifying goals for individuals and teams in their sports performance training program, assessing progress towards established goals, adopting scientific approaches to reaching those goals, planning and delivering instructional/training techniques, using relative data to evaluate cadet-athletes programming, and reflect on performance to determine future direction. This position also coordinates with coaches, ATC’s, and Sports dietician and advocates for cadet-athletes’ performance, health, and safety across USMA.

Success Factors

Success in this position will be evaluated by the Supervisor on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment, Coachability, Efficiency, Initiative, Collegiality, Communication, Quality of Work, and Compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

45% Primary Teams Assessment & Analysis 

30% Secondary Team(s)

25% Other Duties as Assigned 

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

Travel 

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Pay Range

$55,000 to $59,000

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. 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 Employer

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. 

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.