Head Coach Strength & Conditioning

**CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU** **JOB DESCRIPTION** **MISSION STATEMENT** Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims. | **I.** | **Position Information** | | --- | --- | Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach Division/Office: Athletics Status: Independent Contractor, one-year renewable contract Classification: Independent Contractor; not benefit-eligible Starting Date: August 1, 2026 | **II.** | **Position Summary** | | --- | --- | The Strength & Conditioning Coach oversees the coordination, development, and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for Chaminade University student-athletes across 12 NCAA Division II teams, including five men’s sports and seven women’s sports. This position supports student-athlete performance, conditioning, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and safe use of fitness center and weight room facilities in consultation with sports medicine staff. The Strength & Conditioning Coach designs individualized and team-based programs, teaches proper exercise and spotting techniques, manages daily weight room operations, and maintains compliance with NCAA, PacWest Conference, and institutional rules related to athletics and sports medicine. | **III.** | **Reports to** | | --- | --- | Direct Report to: Head Athletic Trainer | **IV.** | **Duties and Responsibilities** | | --- | --- | **Strength & Conditioning Program Development and Implementation** • Coordinate, develop, and implement strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes across Chaminade’s NCAA Division II athletic teams. • Design individualized and team-based conditioning programs for student-athletes, including programs specific to the needs of various team sports. • Teach proper weight training, flexibility, speed development, conditioning, and injury-prevention techniques, with an emphasis on safe and correct execution. • Analyze student-athlete movement, make appropriate corrections, and communicate adjustments clearly and effectively. • Physically demonstrate weight training, flexibility, speed development, and related exercises to student-athletes. • Physically demonstrate and teach effective spotting techniques. **Facility Operations and Student-Athlete Safety** • Oversee the daily operation of the fitness center and weight room facilities for student-athlete strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs under consultation with sports medicine staff. • Manage, supervise, and control weight room operations. • Establish and maintain policies and procedures that support daily operation and safety of the facility. • Prioritize student-athlete safety and use appropriate techniques to help prevent injury. • Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or obtain them within 60 days of hire. **Compliance, Communication, and Administrative Responsibilities** • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference, and institutional rules and regulations related to this position. • Maintain basic knowledge of FERPA and appropriately protect confidential information. • Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, athletic training staff, and other University personnel verbally and in writing. • Organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Use Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Teamworks, and other sports- or academic/university-related computer programs as needed. • Work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and demonstrate…