Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion. Collaborate with administration, Champion Performance team members, coaches and staff to serve the needs of the athletics department from an athletic development perspective.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as an integrative member of the Champion Performance team to support the Vision of Liberty University Athletics and Mission of Champion Performance.
• Assists the director in all aspects of Strength and Conditioning staff including safety, procedure, protocol, hiring of staff, equipment purchases, staff development, program design, weight room design, staff education, recruitment of interns and volunteers, instruct interns and volunteers.
• Provide instructional expertise and direction in the areas of speed, strength, and conditioning for assigned athletic programs including pre-season, in-season, and post-season workouts.
• Maintain communication with administration and/or coaching staff relative to athletic development issues.
• Work in coordination with nutrition and sports medicine staff to implement appropriate injury prevention and reconditioning programs as needed.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, and services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.
• Provide presentation of support to athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits for athletic programs.
• Provide support, oversite, and direction for applied performance initiatives.
• Other duties: Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or the area head.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for supervising graduate assistants, interns and student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of related experience at the NCAA Division I or professional level. Master's degree.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum:

• At least one certification: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW.Must maintain CPR certification at all times.

Preferred:

• Pursuit of two certifications: CSCS, CSCCa or USAW

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Requires physical efforts including standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying light (0-15lbs.), moderately heavy (15 – 50 lbs), and heavy objects (50+ lbs).
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes.
• Demands require prolonged mental concentration.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office or weight room setting as well as outdoor exposure in extreme conditions.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate but extreme at times.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.