Strength & Conditioning Fellow

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?Are you the one who honors your commitments?Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success! Here's a summary of responsibilities:The Strength & Conditioning Fellow will work as part of the Sport Performance team at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, under the direction of the Strength & Conditioning Coach, by assisting in the everyday operations of the Strength and Conditioning facility. This includes assisting with performance programs and trainings for athletes and supervising the facility and equipment. Here’s how you’ll have an impact:Facility Operations

1. Monitor and supervise the strength and conditioning facility, including opening and closing duties.
2. Ensure the disinfecting and cleanliness of the training areas and equipment of the strength and conditioning facility at the CSOPTC, according to USOPC protocols.
3. Assist with scheduling and supervising resident athletes and junior and national team training camps.
4. Keep accurate records of weight room usage and access.
5. Maintain daily upkeep of facility and equipment.
6. Manage the strength and conditioning facility when Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach are traveling or away.
7. Participate in roundtables and continuing education with Strength & Conditioning Staff.

Sport Performance

1. Provide top-level performance services to assist athletes training at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (CSOPTC).
2. Assist in implementing and supervising strength, speed, and conditioning programs for elite athletes training at the CSOPTC.
3. Aid in conducting performance testing and monitoring of athletes that may include collection, analysis, and interpretation of results.
4. Work with USOPC Strength & Conditioning coaches in providing coverage for athletes while the staff is traveling. Develop and maintain a solid understanding of each coach’s programming style and expectations for implementation. Report back to coaches on sessions and have the trust to adjust as needed.
5. Provide athlete-specific training plans for assigned athletes and teams.
6. Teach, instruct, and spot athletes effectively on proper strength training and Olympic weightlifting techniques.
7. Establish and maintain professional relationships with OPTC Operations, USOPC Sports Performance, NGBs, and other stakeholders.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise or sport science or equivalent work experience
• Master’s degree or pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science or related field preferred
• One of the nationally recognized certifications in strength and conditioning:
  1. Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
  2. National Strength & Conditioning Associate: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  3. USA Weightlifting: Level 1
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• 1-2 years of strength and conditioning experience
• Experience in conducting and analyzing sport performance testing
• Experience in periodization, programming, and implementation
• Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate proper exercise technique in weight training and speed development
• Demonstrated capacity to work well in team environments with representatives from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively present to groups of varying sizes
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Strength and conditioning facility and equipment
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Cleaning supplies
• Indoor and outdoor training and testing environment
• Prolonged standing and physical activity
• Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours as needed
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training CenterHere's some more information you need to know:

• Hiring pay range $17.74 - $20.00 per hour
• This Full-Time, Non-Exempt, temporary position is intended to work 40 hours per week for a one-year assignment
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.