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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor Degree;
Certification that is current and valid through either the NSCA (CSCS) or the CSCCa (SCCC).
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Division I Experience;
Master’s Degree.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Determine and assess key performance indicators, test and monitor throughout the course of the training;
Create, communicate, implement and adapt a periodized annual training plan;
Design, implement, progress, and regress programs as appropriate;
Coach athletes to create trust and buy in within the teams assigned;
Communicate with coaches, training staff, and other related staff consistently;
Set up the weight room and clean and reset the weight room after use;
Organize, clean and maintain the upkeep of the Athletic Weight Rooms;
Organize and optimize the scheduling of the facility in which you're directing;
Provide nutritional support for the athletes, track and monitor body composition;
Assist with testing and coaching other teams as needed;
Provide instruction for safe and effective lifting technique and equipment use;
Motivate student-athletes;
Maintain student-athlete records and files
All other duties to be assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Be able to demonstrate and teach Olympic and Power based movements
Be able to demonstrate and teach basic speed and plyometric progressions
Ablity to work non-traditional work hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays;
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.