COORDINATOR OF WEIGHT TRAINING
Classification:
PAT
Function of Job:
Under general supervision of designated supervisor, to develop, organize and supervise, in cooperation with the coaching staffs and athletic trainers, a weight training and conditioning program for members of the men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct, motivate, supervise and instruct individuals in proper performance of exercises and promote understanding of program to both athletes and coaches.
- Develop and distribute weight training information to coaches and athletes.
- Prepare oral/written reports on individual and team progress to all concerned coaches.
- Advise problem athletes who are not performing as expected for various reasons.
- Evolve and supervise strength testing procedures.
- Be responsible for maintenance of equipment, including oiling, silicon spraying and cleaning, and for security, safety and tidiness of weight room.
- Prepare purchase and maintenance requests for improvements and upkeep of weight room.
- Advise recruits and prospects on college/university weight training procedures.
- Prepare various posters, charts, and other visual aids, as necessary, from statistics maintained on each athlete.
- Maintain contacts with other weight training professionals and keep current with reference sources and new developments in weight training and conditioning.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field.
- Two years of experience in coaching and/or assisting in a college/university level athletic weight training program.
- Knowledge of kinesiology and physiology.
- Ability to tailor a weight program to suit the individual.
Effective Date: 10/28/86
*** NOTE: Revised - original approved 11/18/77 as "Weight Trainer and Conditioner." ***