Asst Athletic Dir

Position Overview:

The Assistant Athletic Director/ Strength and Conditioning Coach will oversee all aspects of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for 28 varsity programs. Responsibilities will also include scheduling and managing the daily operations of the intercollegiate weight room. The director of strength and conditioning will oversee policies and procedures, facility organization, and risk management for the strength and conditioning performance team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision and professional development of all strength and conditioning staff as assigned, including managing the Graduate Fellows program.

• Effectively work, communicate and build collaborative relationships with head sports coaches, athletic trainers, faculty, and administrators.

• Plan, organize, and execute a dynamic training program to develop and prepare student-athletes to maximize their potential and pursue excellence in athletic achievement.

• Effectively assign sport assignments to Asst. Strength and Conditioning coach as well as graduate fellows.

• Coordinate the scheduling of weight room training for all athletic programs.

• Oversight of the weight room to include upkeep and maintenance.

• Oversight of Nutrition plan implementation for all sports and all student athletes.

• Communicate with the athletic training staff and coaches regarding the physical status of the student athletes to ensure their safety and welfare is appropriately tracked and monitored.

• Oversee policies and procedures, facility organization, and risk management that ensure a safe and productive working environment.

• Stay updated with current trends, techniques, and certifications as a professional practitioner in strength and conditioning

• Maintain a safe and respectful environment, emphasizing student-athlete welfare.

• Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.

• Support a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, conference rules and protocols, and institutional policies.

• Foster a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as trust and mutual respect.

• Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity and inclusion training, guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.

• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility related to the program as assigned by the director of athletics.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 3-5 years of previous strength and conditioning coach experience

• Certified by an independent accreditation agency required. (e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association, CSCS) (NCAA Mandatory)

• CPR/First Aid certification

• Proven ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics

• Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Remote Work

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.