Employment Opportunities at ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

1. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the weight room for assigned sports.
2. Maintain a safe and functional weight room.
3. Organize, develop, and implement off-season and in-season training programs for student-athletes.
4. Assist with special events concerning Elmer Gray Track Stadium or Powell Fitness Center
5. Assist in student-athlete’s holistic development.

1. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the weight room for assigned sports.
   1. Adheres to all ACU, Western Athletic Conference and NCAA policies, procedures and bylaws pertaining to student-athletes, prospects, recruiting, etc.
   2. Maintain excellent accounting records with fiscally sound budget practices.
   3. Assist with scheduling responsibilities to ensure all sports and student-athletes have reasonable and fair access.
   4. Regularly meet with coaches and support staff to best support student-athletes.
   5. Ensure weight room guests are in compliance with NCAA regulations.
2. Maintain a safe and functional weight room.
   1. Responsible for daily equipment inspections monitoring wear and tear.
   2. Implementation of maintenance schedule for equipment.
   3. Knowledge of upgrade requirements and equipment purchasing.
   4. Keep abreast of ever-changing information concerning strength training equipment.
   5. Provide a safe environment conducive for student-athlete physical development.
3. Organize, develop and implement off-season and in-season training programs for specified sports.
   1. Knowledge of best practice, as well as staying abreast of current research within the field of strength and conditioning.
   2. Coordinate training times for specified sports, with special consideration and priority given to sports “in season”.
   3. Develop individual training schedules for student-athletes.
   4. Modify workouts in coordination with sports medicine staff for student-athletes with injuries, ailments and/or other limitations.
   5. Be willing and able to teach athletes proper techniques in weightlifting, speed and agility training that corresponds to his or her sport.
   6. Be willing and able to teach athletes of all ability levels as it pertains to strength and conditioning and be flexible with implementation of different techniques and movements that apply to the athletes’ current level of preparedness.
4. Assist with special events in relation to Powell Fitness Center.
   1. Familiarity with facilities and appropriate protocols
   2. Have flexible and helpful attitude to coaches, students, camp directors, etc.
   3. Present a positive image of the department and university to the public when using these facilities for special events.
5. Assist in holistic student-athlete development for specified sports.
   1. Responsible for student-athlete strength and conditioning development and teaching and implementing programs to student-athletes.
   2. Assist in the spiritual, personal, and academic development for student-athletes.

1. Skills  

1. Interpersonal and communication skills
2. Organizational skills
3. Knowledge of strength, conditioning, and speed development

2. Training Modules Required

1. Leadership and management workshops
2. Strength clinics/seminars
3. Technology training to meet university requirements.

1. Professional

1. Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s preferred
2. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
3. Hold certification from either (CSCCa) as a Strength and Conditioning Certified Coach (SCCC) and / or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
4. Experience in coaching related to strength, conditioning, and speed development.
5. Leadership and management experience
6. Ethics and integrity to work within rules of NCAA and the Western Athletic Conference

2. Personal

1. Self-motivated, flexible, and creative
2. Excellent people skills, exhibiting ability to interact well with all levels of staff, faculty, and administration.
3. Excellent communication and professional skills
4. Morals, ethics, loyalty to the University and the ACU Mission
5. A positive role model in daily life and actions

1. Ability to demonstrate physical tasks required to properly execute lifting and speed exercises.
2. Fitness required to endure long periods of standing or walking.
3. Ability to endure travel and non-traditional work hours.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.