Strength Coach, Western Colorado University

Strength Coach, Western Colorado University

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Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a University setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of athletes while supporting the mission and goals.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Relocation assistance, help with local housing and a 10,000 Sign N Stay bonus
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Two years collegiate Strength and Conditioning coaching experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or a Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches (CSCCa) certification.  CPR/First Aid Certification. 

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the Rehab team you will:

• Utilize and direct student-athletes in exercise techniques at each training session and deliver programs in an organized manner using best practices
• Strategize and adjust current strength training programs with coaching staff and sports medicine staff collaboration.
• Communicate with individual coaching staffs regarding student-athlete performance and rate of progress.
• Assist in the development of sport-specific strength training and conditioning programs designed to enhance sport performance and decrease incidence of non-contact injuries      
• Assist in providing leadership, planning, organizing, and administering all aspects of the WCU Strength and Conditioning program
• Acknowledge and follow policies, procedures and regulations set forth by the NCAA D2, RMAC and University as they apply to athletic strength and training, and the student-athlete well-being
• Will be utilized in the best interest of GVH and WCU during WCU academic breaks and summers in a manner to be determined.

Work Schedule:

Shift:

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) Sitting, handling, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs

Frequently (34-66%) Standing, walking, change position, reaching, reach across midline, pinching, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs) 

Continuously (37-100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $23.78 - $31.70/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.