Head Athletic Performance Coach

Job Posting Location:Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:Head Athletic Performance CoachJob Description:ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:  Pomona College, established in 1887, is the founding college of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County. Pomona College has a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and high-impact practices. Pitzer College, established in 1963, was founded as an innovative liberal arts institution, initially specializing in social and behavioral sciences, but has since expanded to other fields. Pitzer’s academic programs emphasize social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges, and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III. The Colleges have a combined enrollment of 2,600 students.JOB PURPOSE: The Head Athletic Performance Coach will provide leadership, instruction, guidance, and safety in the strength and conditioning development of Pomona-Pitzer student-athletes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Medicine, the Head Athletic Performance Coach position will provide opportunities and responsibilities in the areas of athletic performance that include, but are not limited to:1. Developing and implementing comprehensive, sport-specific strength, conditioning, speed, agility, and injury prevention programs for 21 varsity athletic teams. 2. Working in close collaboration with head sport coaches, ensure all programming is evidence-based, individualized, and aligns with the standards of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). 3. Working in close collaboration with sports medicine staff on injury prevention and return to play training expectations. 4. Providing guidance and instruction to varsity athletes on proper lifting techniques, exercise form, and training protocols to ensure safety and effectiveness. 5. Developing, implementing and continuously reviewing policies and procedures for the operation, scheduling, and use of the Athletic Performance Center (APC) inside the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW).6. Comply with and ensure all NCAA, SCIAC, Athletic Department, industry, and institutional guidelines, recommendations, and regulations are adhered to, and that the safety and well-being of the student-athletes is protected at all times.7. In close collaboration with the Director of Campus Recreation, manage the inventory, maintenance, and repair of all strength and conditioning equipment in the APC. This should include regular safety checks and monitoring the cleanliness of all equipmen...